Pooler, GA

Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 15:00

Planning & Zoning Meeting

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00

Pooler Youth Council

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:00

City Council Workshop

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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

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Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 15:00

Development Authority Meeting

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 15:00

Planning & Zoning Meeting

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 15:00

Development Authority Meeting

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:00

City Council Workshop

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

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Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:00

Pooler Youth Council

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 08:00

Pooler Youth Council

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Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:00

Pooler Youth Council

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Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:00

Pooler Youth Council

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Tue May 11, 2027 · 18:00

Pooler Youth Council

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Recent meetings

Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to vote on impact fees and special events ordinances

The City Council will consider final actions on ordinances regarding impact fees and special events, as well as an amendment to the 2026 Schedule of Fees. The body will also review several bond releases and special event permits.

Ordinance O2026-03.C regarding Impact Fees (Second Reading)
Ordinance O2026-08.A regarding Special Events (Second Reading)
Resolution R2026-10.A to amend the 2026 Schedule of Fees
Performance bond release of $2,295,221.78 for Cross Creek Phase 3A on Pine Barren Road
Award for Pooler Parkway/Mill Creek/Benton Boulevard/I-95 Ramp Improvements

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Pooler Ctiy Hall, Pooler

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – AGENDA October 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS A. Proclamation for Retired Educators Day B. Pooler Chamber of Commerce & Visit Pooler Overview VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2026 B. City Council Executive Session Minutes of October 5, 2026 C. Release of Performance Bond in the Amount of $15,420.00 and Release Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $7,500.00 for Chick-Fil-A at 205 Grand Central Boulevard D. Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $53,655.00 for Harmony Phase 7 at Cantata Circle E. Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $75,761.40 for Whitaker Park Towns A-2, Petworth Place, Oldwood Drive, and Overbrook Court F. Release of Performance Bond in the Amount of $2,295,221.78 and Acceptance of Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $567,085.38 and Sidewalk Performance Bond in Amount of $87,740.25 for Cross Creek Phase 3A, Pine Barren Road, Subject to City Attorney Approval G. Special Event Permit Application (No Alcohol Service) for Trunk or Treat on October 24, 2026, at Pooler Karate, 811 South Rogers Street (Requesting Fee Waiver) H. Special Event Permit Application (No Alcohol Service) for the Hobby Classic Card Show Giving Thanks on November 21, 2026, at the Pooler Recreation Park Gym, 900 South Roger …

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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:00

City Council Workshop

Pooler City Council to discuss wetlands protection ordinance

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several topics, including a wetlands protection ordinance and a report from the Planning & Zoning Commission. The meeting also includes an overview of the Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visit Pooler.

Ordinance O2026-08.B – Wetlands Protection
Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Pooler Chamber of Commerce & Visit Pooler Overview

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Pooler City Hall, Pooler

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1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP – AGENDA October 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. | Pooler City Hall, 100 US Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION A. Pooler Chamber of Commerce & Visit Pooler Overview B. Ordinance O2026-08.B – Wetlands Protection C. Planning & Zoning Commission Report D. Council Meeting Agenda Review E. Open Dialogue (Council only) IV. ADJOURNMENT

Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 15:00

Development Authority Meeting

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00

Pooler Youth Council

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 15:00

Planning & Zoning Meeting

Planning & Zoning to review container storage and commercial site plans

The commission will consider conditional use requests for a container storage yard and a home-based food truck business. The body will also review site development plans for commercial buildings and a restaurant addition, and discuss the release of performance bonds for Cross Creek Phase 3A.

Conditional Use for Container Storage Yard at 1485 Pine Barren Road
Conditional Use for mobile food truck storage at 1114 Forest Drive
Site Development Plan for retail/office space at 840 Towne Center Boulevard
Site Development Plan for Texas Roadhouse addition at 101 Outlet Parkway
Release of $2,295,221.78 Performance Bond for Cross Creek Phase 3A

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Pooler City Hall, Pooler

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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - AGENDA October 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Conditional Use request to allow a Container Storage Yard, including container stacking, as an accessory use to the existing DST Trailer Yard in the I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District at 1485 Pine Barren Road. (Application #A26-0267) B. Conditional Use request to allow for a Home Occupation in the R-1-A Zoning District for storage of a mobile food truck business at 1114 Forest Drive. (Application #A26-0273) C. Site Development Plan Approval for a one-story multi-tenant commercial building consisting of retail and office space at 840 Towne Center Boulevard in the Godley Station PUD. (Application #A25-0091) D. Site Development Plan Approval for an addition to Texas Roadhouse at 101 Outlet Parkway in the C-2 (Heavy Commercial) Zoning District. (Application #A26-0167) E. Site Development Plan Approval for alterations and patio addition for the Savannah Quarters Country Club at 8 Palladian Way in Savannah Quarters PUD, Phase 1. (Application #A26-0224) F. Release of Performance Bond in amount of $2,295,221.78 and Acceptance of Maintenance Bond in amount of $567,085.38 and Sidewalk Performance Bond in amount of $87,740.25 for Cross Creek Phase 3A, at Pine Barren Road, Subject to City Attorney Approval (Project #A25-0225) V. ADJOURNM …

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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

Pooler council to vote on impact fees, special events rules, and two zoning requests

The Pooler City Council meets October 5, 2026, to hold first readings and public hearings on an impact fee ordinance and a special events ordinance, and to consider a resolution adopting the Pooler Comprehensive Plan Update for transmittal to state and regional agencies. Planning and zoning items include a conditional use request for cigar, cigarette, and vape distribution at 78 Columbia Drive Unit D, and a rezoning of 175, 183, and 189 Baxley Road from light industrial to residential agriculture for single-family homes. The consent agenda covers meeting minutes, bond releases, alcohol and special event permits, and an executive session is listed.

Ordinance O2026-03.C – Impact Fees (first reading, public hearing, action)
Ordinance O2026-08.A – Special Events (first reading, action)
Resolution R2026-09.B – adopt Pooler Comprehensive Plan Update and transmit to Georgia Coastal Regional Commission and Department of Community Affairs
Conditional use for wholesale trade with storage to distribute cigars, cigarettes, and vape products at 78 Columbia Drive Unit D (I-1 Light Industrial)
Rezone 175, 183, and 189 Baxley Road from I-1 Light Industrial with conditions to R-A-2 Residential Agriculture for new and altered single-family homes

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✓ Decided: Pooler City Council adopts Comprehensive Plan Update and approves rezoning

City Council adopted the Pooler Comprehensive Plan Update and approved a zoning amendment for residential homes on Baxley Road. The council also approved first readings for ordinances regarding impact fees and special events, and granted a conditional use request for wholesale trade on Columbia Drive.

Adopted Pooler Comprehensive Plan Update (6-0-0)
Approved rezoning of 175, 183, and 189 Baxley Road from I-1 to R-A-2 for single-family homes (6-0-0)
Approved first reading of Ordinance O2026-03.C regarding Impact Fees (6-0-0)
Approved first reading of Ordinance O2026-08.A regarding Special Events (6-0-0)
Approved conditional use for wholesale distribution of cigars, cigarettes, and vape products at 78 Columbia Drive Unit D (6-0-0)
Approved consent agenda including release of bonds for Outpost Bay and Westbrook Area K-4/Holloway Hill (6-0-0)
Approved alcoholic beverage license for Applebee’s at 160 Tanger Outlets Boulevard (6-0-0)
Approved five special event permits for Tanger Outlets, Polk’s Plus, and West Chatham YMCA (6-0-0)

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – AGENDA October 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS A. Pooler Youth Council Pledge of Service VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Workshop Minutes of September 21, 2026 B. City Council Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2026 C. City Council Executive Session Minutes of September 21, 2026 D. Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $270,187.50 for Outpost Bay, 0 Jimmy Deloach Parkway E. Release of Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $167,491.23 and Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $145,863.00 for Westbrook Area K- 4/Holloway Hill F. Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Apple Georgia, LLC DBA Applebee’s at 160 Tanger Outlets Boulevard (Restaurant, Bar/Lounge; Existing License, Change of Licensee) G. Special Event Permit Application (Temporary Alcohol Service) for Collegiate Concessions, LLC, from October 16-18, 2026, at Tanger Outlets, 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard (Panda Fest Vendor) H. Special Event Permit Application (No Alcohol Service) for the Polk’s Fall Festival on October 17, 2026, at Polk’s Plus, 807 US-80 West I. Special Event Permit Application (No Alcohol Service) for PBC Trunk or Treat on October 28, 2026, at 1204 US Highway 80 West J. Special Event Permit Application (No Alcohol Service) for Foodees Fest from November 13-15, 2026, at Tange …

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – AGENDA October 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Karen Williams called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember via teleconference Michael Carpenter, Councilmember Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember Shannon Valim, Councilmember John Wilcher, Councilmember Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Kiley Fusco, City Clerk/Clerk of Council Absent: III. INVOCATION Pooler Youth Council member Justin McBean gave the invocation. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pooler Youth Council member Janani Kumar led the pledge. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Aaron reminded those present that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A. Pooler Youth Council Pledge of Service Mayor Karen Williams introduced the Pooler Youth Council members present, who then took their Pledge of Service. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Workshop Minutes of September 21, 2026 B. City Council Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2026 2 C. City Council Executive Session Minutes of September 21, 2026 D. Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $270,187.50 for Outpost Bay, 0 Jimmy Deloach Parkway E. Release of Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $167,491.23 and Sidewalk Performan …

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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Carpenter SECONDER: Wilcher 3

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Bashlor SECONDER: Hutcherson

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Bashlor

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Bashlor

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Enter; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Hutcherson

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Sat Sep 26, 2026 · 09:00

Pooler Youth Council

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to discuss development impact fees and multiple zoning amendments

The City Council will consider a resolution to adopt a Capital Improvement Element to support a development impact fee program. The agenda includes several public hearings regarding zoning map amendments, conditional use requests, and a PUD amendment for a multi-use project.

Resolution R2026-09.A to adopt the Capital Improvement Element for a development impact fee program
PUD Amendment for 'The District' to allow 1,060 multi-family residential units and a multi-use project
Zoning Map Amendment for 1515 and 1600 Quacco Road from R-A to C-2
Release of $762,754.38 maintenance bond for Whitaker Park Townes A-2, Petworth Place, Oldwood Drive, and Overbrook Court
Contract award for City Hall Third Floor Buildout, Phase I

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✓ Decided: Council postpones 1,060-unit 'The District' rezoning pending traffic study

The Pooler City Council approved a consent agenda (excluding one item), adopted a Capital Improvement Element resolution, approved several zoning and conditional use requests, and awarded two contracts. The most consequential action was postponing the JABOT PUD Amendment 20 rezoning for 1,060 multi-family units and a multi-use project until Kimley-Horn completes a revised traffic study, with the city covering the cost. The vote to postpone was 4-2.

Approved consent agenda except Crown Rally South permit (6-0)
Postponed Crown Rally South special event permit to Oct 5 meeting (6-0)
Adopted Resolution R2026-09.A Capital Improvement Element (6-0)
Approved decorative fence at 117 W. Whatley Street (6-0)
Approved cottage bakery home occupation at 123 Como Drive (6-0)
Approved DUI school conditional use at 329 SE US Hwy 80 (6-0)
Approved zoning amendment for martial arts studio at 950 Morgans Corner Rd (6-0)
Postponed JABOT PUD Amendment 20 (The District) pending traffic study (4-2)

Pooler Ctiy Hall, Pooler

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – AGENDA September 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS A. Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Retreat Executive Session Minutes of August 7, 2026 B. City Council Workshop Minutes of August 17, 2026 C. City Council Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2026 D. Release of Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $762,754.38 for Whitaker Park Townes A-2, Petworth Place, Oldwood Drive, and Overbrook Court E. Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $494,827.50 for Ryals–Morgan Tract/Clear Lake Reserve, Phase 1 F. Release of Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $88,680.50 and Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $75,667.50 for Westbrook Greens, Phase II/Greenhill Close G. Release of Maintenance/Warranty Letter of Credit in the Amount of $338,292.34 and Sidewalk Performance Letter of Credit in the Amount of $107,606.25 for The Farm at Morgan Lakes, Phase 2 H. Alcoholic Beverage License Application for 912 Kpot, Inc. DBA 912 Korean BBQ & Hotpot at 880 Towne Center Boulevard (Existing License, Adding Liquor; Restaurant) I. Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Ace of Spades Entertainment Center at 1018 US Highway 80 West (New License; Event Venue) J. Special Event Permit Application (Temporary Alcohol Service) for Bless the Business on …

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MINUTES September 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Karen Williams called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember via teleconference Michael Carpenter, Councilmember Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember Shannon Valim, Councilmember John Wilcher, Councilmember Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Kiley Fusco, City Clerk/Clerk of Council Absent: III. INVOCATION Councilmember Shannon Valim gave the invocation. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Shannon Valim led the pledge. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS A. Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month Mayor Karen Williams read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Alejandro Del Razo of Migrant Equity Southeast. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Retreat Executive Session Minutes of August 7, 2026 B. City Council Workshop Minutes of August 17, 2026 C. City Council Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2026 2 D. Release of Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $762,754.38 for Whitaker Park Townes A-2, Petworth Place, Oldwood Drive, and Overbrook Court E. Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $494,827.50 for Ryals–Morgan Tract/Clear Lake Reserve, Phase 1 F. Release of Maintenance Bond in t …

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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

18 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea · Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea · Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Postpone; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Carpenter

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Valim

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Bashlor

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Bashlor 5

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Hutcherson SECONDER: Valim

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Postpone; PASSED (4-2-0) MOVER: Henry 6 SECONDER: Hutcherson

4 yea

Bashlor yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Hutcherson SECONDER: Bashlor

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Enter; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Valim

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:00

City Council Workshop

City Council Workshop scheduled for September 21, 2026

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items including a Planning & Zoning Commission report and Ordinance O2026-08.A regarding Special Events. The agenda also includes a process update for the Downtown Development Authority.

Ordinance O2026-08.A - Special Events
Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Downtown Development Authority Process Update

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✓ Decided: Pooler City Council workshop held; no decisions made

The City Council workshop on September 21, 2026, included presentations on the Planning & Zoning Commission report, Ordinance O2026-08.A on special events, and a Downtown Development Authority process update, but no action was taken on any item. The council also reviewed the meeting agenda and held open dialogue without decisions. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which passed 5-0.

Adjourned the workshop (5-0)

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

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1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP – AGENDA September 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. | Pooler City Hall, 100 US Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION A. Planning & Zoning Commission Report B. Ordinance O2026-08.A - Special Events C. Downtown Development Authority Process Update D. Council Meeting Agenda Review E. Open Dialogue (Council only) IV. ADJOURNMENT

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1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP – MINUTES September 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. | Pooler City Hall, 100 US Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Karen Williams called the workshop to order at 5:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Michael Carpenter, Councilmember Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember Shannon Valim, Councilmember John Wilcher, Councilmember (late arrival) Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Kiley Fusco, City Clerk/Clerk of Council Absent: Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember III. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION A. Planning & Zoning Commission Report Planning & Development Director Nicole Johnson provided a presentation. No action was taken. B. Ordinance O2026-08.A - Special Events Planning & Development Director Nicole Johnson provided a presentation. No action was taken. C. Downtown Development Authority Process Update City Manager Heath Lloyd provided a presentation. No action was taken. D. Council Meeting Agenda Review Mayor Karen Williams reviewed the agenda. No action was taken. E. Open Dialogue (Council only) No action was taken. 2 IV. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Henry moved to adjourn the workshop. Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher AYES: Bashlor, Carpenter, Henry, Hutcherson, Valim, Wilcher NAYS: The workshop adjourned at 5:41 p.m. T …

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 15:00

Development Authority Meeting

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 15:00

Planning & Zoning Meeting

Pooler P&Z to weigh tobacco/vape distribution, rezoning, and auto shop plans

The Pooler Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on seven items, including a conditional use request for a wholesale tobacco/vape distribution center, a rezoning of three properties to residential, an annexation, and several site development plans. The commission will make recommendations on these items, which will then go to the City Council for final decisions.

Conditional use for wholesale tobacco/vape distribution at 78 Columbia Drive Unit D (I-1 district)
Rezoning of 175, 183, 189 Baxley Road from I-1 to R-A-2 for single-family homes
Annexation of property off Pine Barren Road (PIN 11010 03024) into Pooler
Site plan for Christian Brothers Automotive at 500 Halliday Drive
Warehouse development at Pine Barren Road and Pine Meadow Drive (Hicks Tract)

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Pooler City Hall, Pooler

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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 15:00

Development Authority Meeting

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to release $2.2M bond for Tract W townhomes, award ADA contract

The Pooler City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items including bond releases for Tract W Townhomes, alcohol license changes, and a special event permit. They will also vote on resolutions to appoint planning commissioners and establish a youth council, and award a contract for ADA transition plan services. Two reports on the Title VI Plan and Hazard Mitigation Plan are for information only.

Release of $2,238,425.48 performance bond and acceptance of $382,778 maintenance bond and $81,450 sidewalk bond for Tract W Townhomes at Cross Creek Drive and Anthem Mill Drive
Alcoholic beverage license change for Cracker Barrel #192 at 1000 US Highway 80 E
Special event permit for temporary alcohol service at Wine and Shine on August 28, 2026, at Ace of Spades Event Center, 311 US Highway 80
Resolution R2026-08.A to appoint Planning & Zoning Commission members
Resolution R2026-08.B to establish the Pooler Youth Council

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✓ Decided: Pooler Council approves ADA plan contract, youth council

The Pooler City Council approved a consent agenda including a performance bond release and an alcohol license change, and passed resolutions appointing Planning & Zoning commissioners and establishing a Youth Council. It awarded a $35,000 contract for ADA Transition Plan services to Hussey Gay Bell. Two reports were presented with no action taken.

Approved consent agenda including bond release and alcohol license change (6-0)
Approved Resolution R2026-08.A appointing Planning & Zoning commissioners (6-0)
Approved Resolution R2026-08.B establishing Pooler Youth Council (6-0)
Awarded ADA Transition Plan contract to Hussey Gay Bell, not to exceed $35,000 (6-0)

Pooler Ctiy Hall, Pooler

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – AGENDA August 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Workshop Minutes of August 3, 2026 B. City Council Retreat Minutes of August 7, 2026 C. Release of Performance Bond in the Amount of $2,238,425.48 and Acceptance of Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $382,778.00 and Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $81,450.00 for Tract W Townhomes, at the Intersection of Cross Creek Drive and Anthem Mill Drive, Subject to City Attorney Approval D. Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #192 DBA Cracker Barrel #192 at 1000 US Highway 80 E (Restaurant; Existing License, Change of Licensee) E. Special Event Permit Application (Temporary Alcohol Service) for Wine and Shine on August 28, 2026, at the Ace of Spades Event Center, Fortune Plaza, 311 US Highway 80 F. Department Reports (Public Works, Finance, Fire-Rescue, Police, Recreation, Planning & Development) VII. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution R2026-08.A – Appointment of Commissioners to the Planning & Zoning Commission B. Resolution R2026-08.B – Establishment of the Pooler Youth Council VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. City of Pooler Title VI Plan Update (Report Only; No Action) B. Chatham County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Status Update …

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MINUTES August 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Karen Williams called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember Michael Carpenter, Councilmember via teleconference Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember Shannon Valim, Councilmember John Wilcher, Councilmember Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Kiley Fusco, City Clerk/Clerk of Council Absent: III. INVOCATION Pooler resident Ellie Grooms gave the invocation. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ellie Grooms led the pledge V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Karen Williams announced that Pooler City Hall will be closed Wednesday, August 19, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. for building maintenance. Regular City Hall operations will resume on Thursday, August 20, unless otherwise announced. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Workshop Minutes of August 3, 2026 B. City Council Retreat Minutes of August 7, 2026 C. Release of Performance Bond in the Amount of $2,238,425.48 and Acceptance of Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $382,778.00 and Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $81,450.00 for Tract W Townhomes, at the Intersection of Cross Creek Drive and Anthem Mill 2 Drive, Subject to City Attorney Approval D. Alcoholic …

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Hutcherson SECONDER: Wilcher

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Hutcherson

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Carpenter SECONDER: Bashlor

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Hutcherson

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:00

City Council Workshop

Pooler City Council workshop to review planning report and agenda

This is a workshop meeting of the Pooler City Council, not a voting session. The council will receive a report from the Planning & Zoning Commission, review the agenda for an upcoming council meeting, and hold an open dialogue among council members. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

Planning & Zoning Commission report
Council meeting agenda review
Open dialogue (council only)

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Pooler City Hall, Pooler

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1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP – AGENDA August 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. | Pooler City Hall, 100 US Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION A. Planning & Zoning Commission Report B. Council Meeting Agenda Review C. Open Dialogue (Council only) IV. ADJOURNMENT

Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 15:00

Planning & Zoning Meeting

Rezoning for 1,060 apartments and commercial project 'The District'

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a major PUD amendment to rezone three parcels for 1,060 multi-family units and a mixed-use project called 'The District'. Other items include zoning changes for a martial arts studio and commercial properties, plus a new emergency room, a 44-lot subdivision, and a $2.2 million bond release.

PUD Amendment for 1,060 multi-family units and 'The District' at Jabot PUD (Application #A26-0228)
Zoning Map Amendment for martial arts studio at 950 Morgans Corner Road (#A26-0212)
Rezoning of 1515 and 1600 Quacco Road from R-A to C-2 (#A26-0215)
Site plan for Memorial Health emergency room at 2301 Pooler Parkway (#A26-0024)
Release of $2,238,425 performance bond for Tract W Townhomes (#A25-0158)

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Pooler City Hall, Pooler

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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - AGENDA August 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. NEW BUSINESS A. PUD Amendment request to rezone three parcels from the JABOT PUD to the C- 2 (Heavy Commercial) Zoning District, with the P (Planned District Overlay), assigned to the property allowing for the development of 1,060 multi-family residential units and a multi-use project referred to as “The District” (Jabot PUD Amendment 20) (Application #A26-0228) B. Zoning Map Amendment to add Other Schools and Instruction including Fine Arts, Sports, Education, Fitness lessons and Gyms as an allowable use within the Morgan Family Tract PUD C2 to allow for a Martial Arts Studio at 950 Morgans Corner Road (Application #A26-0212) C. Zoning Map Amendment for 1515 and 1600 Quacco Road from R-A to C-2 to allow for marketing the property as Commercial (Application #A26-0215) D. Conditional Use Request for a Home Occupation for the operation of a cottage bakery at 123 Como Drive in the Godley Station PUD (Application #A26-0223) E. Conditional Use request to allow for “Other Schools and Instruction” use for the establishment of a DUI school in the C-1 zoning district and the Main Street Overlay District at 329 SE US Hwy 80. (Application #A26-0227) F. Request for approval for the construction of a Decorative Fence in the R-1-A zoning district at 117 W. Whatley Street. …

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Fri Aug 7, 2026 · 09:00

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Pooler City Council holds retreat on wetlands, annexation, data centers

The Pooler City Council is holding a retreat to discuss term priorities, a finance update, asset management, grants, and a development authority bonding update. Presentations will cover wetlands and federal environmental regulations, annexation law in Georgia, and data center impacts and opportunities. The agenda also includes sessions on authorities, bonds, and public-private partnerships in Georgia, followed by council open dialogue and an executive session.

Finance update from Chris Lightle
Development Authority update on bonding from Ben Perkins
Presentation on wetlands and balancing federal environmental regulations locally by Alton Brown
Presentation on annexation law in Georgia by Brandon Bowen (virtual)
Presentation on data center impacts and opportunities by Ahmed Saeed (virtual)

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✓ Decided: Pooler council retreat hears presentations, takes no action

The Pooler City Council held a retreat on August 7, 2026, featuring presentations on term priorities, finance, asset management, grants, development authority bonding, wetlands, annexation law, data centers, authorities, bonds, and public-private partnerships. No substantive decisions were made; the only votes were to enter executive session and to adjourn, both passing 5-0.

Motion to enter executive session passed (5-0)
Motion to adjourn retreat passed (5-0)

The Thompson Savannah, Savannah

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1 CITY COUNCIL RETREAT – AGENDA Friday, August 7, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. The Thompson Savannah, 201 Port Street, Savannah, GA 31401 8:45-9:00 a.m. Casual Arrival 9:00-9:05 a.m. Welcome & Introductions Karen Williams 9:05-9:15 a.m. Review of Term Priorities Heath Lloyd 9:15-9:25 a.m. Finance Update Chris Lightle 9:25-9:35 a.m. Asset Management & Matt Saxon Data Analysis 9:35-9:45 a.m. Grant Update Caroline Hankins 9:45-10:00 a.m. Development Authority Ben Perkins Update (Bonding) 10:00-10:40 a.m. Wetlands & Balancing Federal Alton Brown Environmental Regulations Locally 10:40-10:50 a.m. Break 10:50-11:30 a.m. Annexation Law in Georgia Brandon Bowen (virtual) 11:30-12:10 p.m. Data Center Impacts & Ahmed Saeed (virtual) Opportunities 12:10-12:40 p.m. Lunch 12:40-1:20 p.m. Authorities in Georgia Kirby Glaze 1:20-2:00 p.m. Bonds Kirby Glaze 2:00-2:40 p.m. Public-Private Partnerships Kirby Glaze in Georgia 2:40-2:50 p.m. Break 2:50-3:20 p.m. Council Open Dialogue City Council 3:20-3:30 p.m. Closing Remarks & Action Steps Heath Lloyd 3:30-4:00 p.m. Executive Session Craig Call 4:00 p.m. Adjournment Karen Williams

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1 CITY COUNCIL RETREAT – MINUTES Friday, August 7, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. The Thompson Savannah, 201 Port Street, Savannah, GA 31401 9:06-9:08 a.m. Welcome & Introductions Mayor Karen Williams called the retreat to order at 9:06 a.m. Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember Michael Carpenter, Councilmember Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember John Wilcher, Councilmember Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Kiley Fusco, Clerk of Council Matthew Saxon, Assistant City Manager Caroline Hankins, Assistant City Manager Alex Cook, IT Director Chris Parrish, Communications Coordinator G. Wade Simmons, Fire-Rescue Chief Ashley Brown, Police Chief Nicole Johnson, Planning & Development Director Jeremy Greene, Recreation Director Absent: Shannon Valim, Councilmember Guest Speakers: Ben Perkins, Development Authority Attorney Alton Brown, Consultant Brandon Bowen, Attorney Ahmed Saeed, Professor Kirby Glaze, Attorney 9:08-9:26 a.m. Review of Term Priorities City Manager Heath Lloyd provided a presentation on term priorities to date, attached, and provided an annual report. No action was taken. 9:26-9:40 a.m. Finance Update Chief Finance Officer Chris Lightle provided a finance presentation, attached. No action was taken. 9:40-9:56 a.m. Asset Management & Data Analysis Assist …

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Enter; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry 3 SECONDER: Wilcher

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Hutcherson SECONDER: Wilcher

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to consider tank wash facility at 6 A.J. Garcia Road

The City Council will hold a public hearing and take action on a conditional use request for a waste management facility. The body will also review a probation services agreement for the municipal court and various bond releases.

Conditional Use Request for Total Clean, LLC tank wash and maintenance facility at 6 A.J. Garcia Road
Release of $512,322.85 maintenance bond and $173,487.60 sidewalk performance bond for Ellis Park Phase 4, Kraft Cove, Charles Lane, and Windrush Pines
Agreement with Southeast Corrections, LLC for Pooler Municipal Court probation services
Special Event Permit for Home Depot Christmas Tree Sale at 190 Pooler Parkway

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✓ Decided: Council approves tank wash facility and municipal court probation services

City Council approved a conditional use request for a tank wash and maintenance facility at 6 A.J. Garcia Road. The council also approved an agreement for probation services for the municipal court and several consent agenda items.

Approved Conditional Use Request for Total Clean, LLC tank wash and maintenance facility at 6 A.J. Garcia Road (6-0-0)
Approved agreement with Southeast Corrections, LLC for municipal court probation services (6-0-0)
Approved release of $512,322.85 maintenance bond and $173,487.60 sidewalk performance bond for Ellis Park Phase 4, Kraft Cove, Charles Lane, and Windrush Pines (6-0-0)
Approved special event permits for Home Depot Christmas Tree Sale at 190 Pooler Parkway (6-0-0)
Approved City Council Workshop and Meeting minutes from July 20, 2026 (6-0-0)

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – AGENDA August 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Workshop Minutes of July 20, 2026 B. City Council Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2026 C. Release of Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $512,322.85 and Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $173,487.60 for Ellis Park Phase 4, Kraft Cove, Charles Lane, and Windrush Pines D. Special Event Permit Application (No Alcohol Service) for the Home Depot Christmas Tree Sale from November 6, 2026 - December 6, 2026 and December 6, 2026 - January 6, 2027 at 190 Pooler Parkway (One Event, Two Permits) VII. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT A. Conditional Use Request for Remediation and Other Waste Management Services to Allow the Operation of a Tank Wash and Maintenance Facility by Total Clean, LLC Located at 6 A.J. Garcia Road in the I-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zoning District (Public Hearing, Action) VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Agreement with Southeast Corrections, LLC, for the Provision of Probation Services for the City of Pooler Municipal Court IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION X. ADJOURNMENT

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MINUTES August 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Karen Williams called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember Michael Carpenter, Councilmember via teleconference Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember Shannon Valim, Councilmember John Wilcher, Councilmember Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Kiley Fusco, Clerk of Council Absent: III. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Henry introduced Rev. Dr. Nelle Bordeaux, who gave the invocation. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Rev. Dr. Nelle Bordeaux led the pledge. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Henry extended an invitation for the public to visit Wesley Monumental Baptist Church in Savannah on October 3, 2026, to attend a service commemorating the completion of the sanctuary reconstruction. Councilmember John Wilcher wished City Manager Heath Lloyd a happy birthday. Mayor Karen Williams reminded everyone to silence their cell phones. She also announced that the City had been awarded a Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) trail grant for the Pooler Park-to-Park Trail Project, which will connect Pooler Park with the Pooler Recreation Complex. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Workshop Minutes of July 20, 2026 2 B. City …

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

12 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea · Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Bashlor SECONDER: Hutcherson

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Bashlor

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 17:00

City Council Workshop

Council will discuss Planning & Zoning Commission report

The Pooler City Council will hear the Planning & Zoning Commission Report, review the upcoming meeting agenda, and hold an open dialogue among council members. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Council Meeting Agenda Review
Open Dialogue (Council only)

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✓ Decided: Pooler City Council workshop held; no decisions made

The Pooler City Council held a workshop on July 20, 2026, with presentations and agenda review but took no substantive action. The only vote was to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously.

Adjourned workshop (6-0)

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

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1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP – AGENDA July 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. | Pooler City Hall, 100 US Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION A. Planning & Zoning Commission Report B. Council Meeting Agenda Review C. Open Dialogue (Council only) IV. ADJOURNMENT

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1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP – MINUTES July 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. | Pooler City Hall, 100 US Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Karen Williams called the workshop to order at 5:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember (late arrival) Michael Carpenter, Councilmember Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember Shannon Valim, Councilmember John Wilcher, Councilmember Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Kiley Fusco, Clerk of Council Absent: III. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION A. Planning & Zoning Commission Report City Planner Ryan Jarles provided a presentation. No action was taken. B. Council Meeting Agenda Review Mayor Karen Williams reviewed the agenda. No action was taken. C. Open Dialogue (Council only) IV. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember John Wilcher moved to adjourn the workshop. Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Henry AYES: Bashlor, Carpenter, Henry, Hutcherson, Valim, Wilcher NAYS: The workshop adjourned at 5:25 p.m. 2 The foregoing minutes are true and correct and are approved on this ________ day of ________________, ________. CITY OF POOLER, GEORGIA __________________________________ Karen L. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kiley Fusco, Clerk of Council

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Henry

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to release $305,080.50 maintenance bond and $83,835 sidewalk bond

The Pooler City Council will approve the release of a maintenance bond for $305,080.50 and a sidewalk performance bond for $83,835.00 for Drayton Park Phase II/North Trail Way, Fern Road, and Freemont Lane. The council will also consider several special event permits, an amendment to the 2026 schedule of fees, a contract award for water and sewer extensions on Old Louisville Road, and an agreement with Peachtree Recovery Services for property‑damage recovery.

Release of $305,080.50 maintenance bond and $83,835.00 sidewalk bond for Drayton Park Phase II/North Trail Way, Fern Road, and Freemont Lane
Special event permit for temporary alcohol service at Elegance Community Fest, 120 Towne Center Drive, Aug 1 2026
Resolution R2026-07.A – amendment to the 2026 schedule of fees
Award contract for Old Louisville Road water and sewer extensions
Agreement with Peachtree Recovery Services for property‑damage recovery service

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✓ Decided: Pooler Council awards $1.42M water/sewer contract to Tyson Utilities

The Pooler City Council approved a consent agenda, three special event permits, a fee schedule amendment, and two new business items. The most consequential decision was awarding a $1,416,549.32 contract to Tyson Utilities for water and sewer extensions on Old Louisville Road, subject to City Attorney approval. The council also approved an agreement with Peachtree Recovery Services for property damage recovery, subject to the same approval. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except for the consent agenda, which passed 5-0 with one recusal.

Approved consent agenda including minutes, bond releases, and department reports (5-0-1, Valim recused)
Approved temporary alcohol permit for Elegance Community Fest on Aug 1 (6-0)
Approved no-alcohol permit for Hobby Classic Card Show on Aug 22 (6-0)
Approved no-alcohol permit for Big Bash Fall Festival and Car Show on Oct 24 (6-0)
Approved Resolution R2026-07.A amending 2026 Schedule of Fees (6-0)
Awarded $1,416,549.32 contract to Tyson Utilities for Old Louisville Road water/sewer extensions (6-0)
Approved agreement with Peachtree Recovery Services for property damage recovery (6-0)

Pooler Ctiy Hall, Pooler

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – AGENDA July 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2026 B. City Council Executive Session Minutes of June 15, 2026 C. City Council Executive Session Minutes of July 6, 2026 D. Release of Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $305,080.50 and Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $83,835.00 for Drayton Park Phase II/North Trail Way, Fern Road, and Freemont Lane E. Department Reports (Public Works, Finance, Fire-Rescue, Police, Recreation, Planning & Development) VII. SPECIAL EVENTS A. Special Event Permit Application (Temporary Alcohol Service) for the Elegance Community Fest on August 1, 2026, at 120 Towne Center Drive B. Special Event Permit Application (No Alcohol Service) for the Hobby Classic Card Show on August 22, 2026, at 900 South Rogers Street C. Special Event Permit Application (No Alcohol Service) for the Big Bash Fall Festival and Car Show on October 24, 2026, at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard VIII. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution R2026-07.A – Amendment to the 2026 Schedule of Fees IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Award Contract for Old Louisville Road Water and Sewer Extensions B. Agreement with Peachtree Recovery Services for Property Damage Recovery Service X. EXECUTIVE SESSION XI. ADJOURNMENT

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MINUTES July 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Karen Williams called the meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember Michael Carpenter, Councilmember Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember Shannon Valim, Councilmember John Wilcher, Councilmember Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Kiley Fusco, Clerk of Council Absent: III. INVOCATION Assistant City Manager Matt Saxon gave the invocation. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Assistant City Manager Matt Saxon led the pledge. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Karen Williams reminded everyone present to silence their cell phones. Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Henry recognized the passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2026 B. City Council Executive Session Minutes of June 15, 2026 C. City Council Executive Session Minutes of July 6, 2026 D. Release of Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $305,080.50 and Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $83,835.00 for Drayton Park Phase II/North Trail Way, Fern Road, and Freemont Lane 2 E. Department Reports (Public Works, Finance, Fire-Rescue, Police, Recreation, Planning & Development) Mayor Karen Williams presented the consent agenda for co …

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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-1) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Carpenter SECONDER: Bashlor

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Hutcherson

12 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea · Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Bashlor SECONDER: Henry

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Bashlor

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (6-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

6 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 15:00

Development Authority Meeting

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 15:00

Planning & Zoning Meeting

Pooler P&Z considers ordinance to establish development impact fees

The Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an ordinance to amend zoning regulations to establish development impact fees. The commission will also hear a conditional use request for a tank wash facility by Total Clean, LLC at 6 A.J. Garcia Road, a major subdivision plan for 7 lots on Canal Bank Road, and a site development plan for a storage building at 210 Dublin Road.

Ordinance to establish development impact fees
Conditional use for tank wash and maintenance facility (Total Clean, LLC) at 6 A.J. Garcia Road
Major subdivision plan for 7-lot single-family subdivision on Canal Bank Road (revision to A25-0152)
Site development plan for metal storage building in I-1 zoning at 210 Dublin Road

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Pooler City Hall, Pooler

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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - AGENDA July 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Conditional Use request for Remediation and Other Waste Management Services to allow the operation of a tank wash and maintenance facility by Total Clean, LLC located at 6 A.J. Garcia Road in the I-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district (Application # A26-0193) B. Major Subdivision Plan Approval for a 7-lot Single-Family Subdivision Located on Canal Bank Road - Revision to previously approved plan A25-0152. (Application # A26-0182) C. Site Development Plan Approval for the construction of a one-story metal storage building in the I-1 zoning district at 210 Dublin Road. (Application # A26-0015) D. Ordinance to amend the City of Pooler Code of Ordinances, Appendix A- Zoning, Article III- General Provisions, Section 13- Reserves, to provide provisions for Development Impact Fees V. ADJOURNMENT

Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to consider 1,060-unit residential project and 2026 millage rate

The City Council will vote on several conditional use requests and site development plans, including two hotels and a commercial building. The body will also address the 2026 millage rate adoption and a PUD amendment for a multi-use project. Public hearings are scheduled for various zoning and variance requests.

PUD Amendment for 1,060 multi-family residential units and 'The District' multi-use project
Site plan for two four-story hotels (LivSmart and StudioRes) at 850 Patel Drive
2026 Millage Rate Adoption
Release of sidewalk performance bonds for $56,438.00 and $69,154.80
Variance request for Culver’s drive-thru canopy expansion at 121 Tanger Outlets Boulevard

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✓ Decided: Pooler City Council approves several site plans and conditional uses

The City Council approved multiple site plans, special event permits, and conditional use requests. A request to rezone parcels for 'The District' multi-family project was postponed indefinitely.

Approved Consent Agenda with exception of June 15 Executive Session minutes (5-0-0)
Approved Savannah Tacos and Treats Festival permit (5-0-0)
Approved Patriot Day Celebration permit (5-0-0)
Approved site plan for two hotels at 850 Patel Drive (5-0-0)
Approved site development plan for commercial building at 200 Suri Avenue (5-0-0)
Approved mobile Italian ice business home occupation at 1114 Forest Drive (5-0-0)
Denied tobacco retail establishment request at 329 Southeast US Highway 80 (5-0-0)
Approved retreat conditional use at 1336 South Rogers Street (4-1-0)

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – AGENDA July 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Workshop Minutes of June 15, 2026 B. City Council Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026 C. City Council Executive Session Minutes of June 15, 2026 D. Alcoholic Beverage License Application for A-reum Group USA, LLC, DBA So Gong Dong Tofu & BBQ at 40 Traders Way (Restaurant; Change of Ownership) E. Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $56,438.00 for Forest Lakes, Phase 10, Champlain Drive F. Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond in the amount of $69,154.80 for Telfair Park Phase II at Easthaven Boulevard (Area “D”) VII. SPECIAL EVENTS A. Special Event Permit Application (Temporary Alcohol Service) for the Savannah Tacos and Treats Festival on September 19, 2026, at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard B. Special Event Permit Application (No Alcohol Service) for the Patriot Day Celebration on September 12, 2026, at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard VIII. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT A. Site Development Plan Approval for the Construction of One (1) Four-Story 121-Room Hotel (LivSmart) and One (1) Four-Story 124-Room Hotel (StudioRes), Together with Associated Site Improvements, within the Godley Station PUD at 850 Patel Drive B. Site Development Plan Approval for the Construction of a One-Story Multi- Tenant Commercial Building wi …

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MINUTES July 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Karen Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember Michael Carpenter, Councilmember Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember John Wilcher, Councilmember Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Kiley Fusco, Clerk of Council Absent: Shannon Valim, Councilmember III. INVOCATION Mayor Karen Williams gave the invocation. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Karen Williams led the pledge. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Karen Williams thanked City staff for their work on the recent Independence Day Drone Show. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Workshop Minutes of June 15, 2026 B. City Council Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026 C. City Council Executive Session Minutes of June 15, 2026 D. Alcoholic Beverage License Application for A-reum Group USA, LLC, DBA So Gong Dong Tofu & BBQ at 40 Traders Way (Restaurant; Change of Ownership) 2 E. Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $56,438.00 for Forest Lakes, Phase 10, Champlain Drive F. Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond in the Amount of $69,154.80 for Telfair Park Phase II at Easthaven Boulevard (Area “D”) Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Henry moved to a …

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🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Hutcherson

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Bashlor SECONDER: Wilcher

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Carpenter

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

10 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea · Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Hutcherson SECONDER: Bashlor

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve with Stipulations; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Henry

10 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea · Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Deny; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Carpenter

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve with Stipulations; PASSED (4-1-0) MOVER: Carpenter SECONDER: Henry

4 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea

Motion to Approve with Stipulations; PASSED (4-1-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Carpenter

4 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (4-1-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Hutcherson

4 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea

Motion to Break; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Hutcherson

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Postpone; PASSED (4-1-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Carpenter

4 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Henry

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Adopt; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Enter; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Amend; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Hutcherson

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Hutcherson yea · Wilcher yea

Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 15:00

Development Authority Meeting

Development Authority reviews draft Impact Fee Ordinance

The Pooler Development Authority will meet to take final action on a draft Impact Fee Ordinance. The body will also review façade grant applications and receive an update on right-of-way banners.

Final review and action on Draft Impact Fee Ordinance
Review of Façade Grant Applications
Right-of-Way Banners update
Finance Report

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City of Pooler • 100 SW Hwy 80 • Pooler, Georgia 31322 • (912) 748-7261 www.pooler-ga.gov Pooler Development Authority June 25, 2026, at 3:00pm 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. May 21, 2026 6. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION a. Impact Fee Advisory Committee- Final Review and Action on Draft Impact Fee Ordinance b. Façade Grant Applications Received c. Right-of-Way Banners Update 7. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION a. Finance Report b. Additional Items 8. ADJOURNMENT

Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 17:00

City Council Workshop

Council to discuss impact fee ordinance and housing presentation

The Pooler City Council holds a workshop to discuss Ordinance O2026-03.C on impact fees, a flood insurance forum, and a presentation from the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing. No votes or final decisions will be taken—items are for discussion only.

Discussion of Ordinance O2026-03.C – Impact Fees
Flood Insurance Forum
Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Presentation
Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Council Meeting Agenda Review and Open Dialogue

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✓ Decided: No substantive actions taken during Pooler City Council Workshop

The City Council held a workshop to hear presentations on planning, impact fees, flood insurance, and community housing. No official decisions or votes were recorded for any discussion items.

No substantive decisions were made during this workshop

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1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP – AGENDA June 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. | Pooler City Hall, 100 US Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION A. Planning & Zoning Commission Report B. Ordinance O2026-03.C – Impact Fees C. Flood Insurance Forum D. Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Presentation E. Council Meeting Agenda Review F. Open Dialogue (Council only) IV. ADJOURNMENT

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1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP – MINUTES June 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. | Pooler City Hall, 100 US Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Karen Williams called the workshop to order at 5:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember Michael Carpenter, Councilmember Shannon Valim, Councilmember Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Caroline Hankins, Assistant City Manager Absent: Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember John Wilcher, Councilmember III. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION A. Planning & Zoning Commission Report Planning & Development Director Nicole Johnson provided a presentation. No action was taken. B. Ordinance 02026-03.C – Impact Fees Planning & Development Director Nicole Johnson provided a presentation. No action was taken C. Flood Insurance Forum Planning & Development Director Nicole Johnson provided a presentation. No action was taken D. Geogia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Presentation Jennifer Fordham with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs provided a presentation. No action was taken. 2 E. Council Meeting Agenda Review Mayor Karen Williams reviewed the agenda. City Attorney Craig Call asked that New Business Item D be postponed until the next council meeting. No action was taken. F. Open Dialogue (Council only) IV. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem …

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Carpenter

4 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Valim yea

Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to consider hotel-motel tax and comprehensive plan update

The City Council will hold a second reading for a hotel-motel excise tax ordinance and a resolution to transmit the Pooler Comprehensive Plan Update draft. The body will also review special event permits and several project agreements.

Release of Maintenance Bond for Drayton Park Phase 1 for $309,907.73
Ordinance O2026-05.A regarding Hotel-Motel Excise Tax
Resolution R2026-06.B for the Pooler Comprehensive Plan Update Draft
S.H. Morgan Parkway Overlay Project award
Purchase and Sale Agreement for former alley at West Whatley Street

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✓ Decided: Pooler Council approves road project award and Quiktrip development agreement

The City Council approved a $246,734.00 contract for the S.H. Morgan Parkway Overlay Project and a development agreement with Quiktrip Corporation. Several special event permits were also approved, while a property purchase agreement was postponed until July.

Approved Consent Agenda (5-0-0)
Approved Donate to Dunk Family Fun Day permit (5-0-0)
Approved Holiday Fireworks Sale permit (5-0-0)
Approved EggRoll Food Truck permit (5-0-0)
Approved Ordinance O2026-05.A Hotel-Motel Excise Tax second reading (5-0-0)
Approved Resolution R2026-06.B Comprehensive Plan Update transmittal (5-0-0)
Awarded S.H. Morgan Parkway Overlay Project to Crossroads, Inc. for $246,734.00 (5-0-0)
Approved Quiktrip Corporation development agreement (5-0-0)

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – AGENDA June 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026 B. City Council Executive Session Minutes of June 1, 2026 C. Release of Maintenance Bond for Drayton Park Phase 1 in the Amount of $309,907.73 D. Department Reports (Public Works, Finance, Fire-Rescue, Police, Recreation, Planning & Development) VII. SPECIAL EVENTS A. Special Event Permit Application (No Alcohol Service) for the Donate to Dunk Family Fun Day on June 27, 2026, at 100 Kita Avenue, Requesting Fee Waiver B. Special Event Permit Application (No Alcohol Service) for the Holiday Fireworks Sale from June 29-July 6, 2026, at 2331 Pooler Parkway, Requesting Fee Waiver C. Special Event Permit Application (No Alcohol Service) for the EggRoll Food Truck from July 2-5, 2026, at 1565 Pooler Parkway VIII. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinance O2026-05.A – Hotel-Motel Excise Tax (Second Reading) B. Resolution R2026-06.B - Authorizing Transmittal of the Pooler Comprehensive Plan Update Draft to the Georgia Coastal Regional Commission and the Department of Community Affairs IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Annual Evaluation Report for the City of Pooler Substantial Damage Management Plan (Presentation; No Action) B. Award S.H. Morgan Parkway Overlay Project, Subject to City At …

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MINUTES June 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Karen Williams called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember Michael Carpenter, Councilmember Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember (Telephone) Shannon Valim, Councilmember Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Shannon Kirby, Deputy City Clerk Absent: John Wilcher, Councilmember III. INVOCATION Pastor Jeff Hubbard gave the invocation. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Jeff Hubbard led the pledge. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS Councilmember Tom Hutcherson made an announcement regarding the Juneteenth festival that will be held at the Tanger Outlets on Saturday, June 20th from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Henry made an announcement regarding the 6.19 K Run that will be held Friday, June 19th at 7:00 AM. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City council Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026 B. City Council Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2026 C. Release of Maintenance Bond For Drayton Park Phase 1 in the Amont of $309,907.73 D. Department Reports (Public Works, Finance, Fire-Rescue, Police, Recreation, Panning & Development) Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Henry moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed. 2 Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: He …

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Carpenter

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 15:00

Planning & Zoning Meeting

Planning commission to weigh hotels, tobacco shop, and 2046 plan

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider multiple conditional-use requests, site development plans, and a variance. Key items include two four-story hotels (121 and 124 rooms), a tobacco retail store, and a draft update to the city's comprehensive plan.

Site plan for two hotels (LivSmart 121 rooms, StudioRes 124 rooms) at 850 Patel Drive in Godley Station PUD
Conditional use for tobacco retail at 329 SE US Hwy 80 in C-1 district and Main Street Overlay
Variance to expand non-conforming canopy at 121 Tanger Outlets Boulevard
Conditional use for material-testing laboratory in I-1 district at 195 Nordic Way
Draft Pooler 2046 Comprehensive Plan Update

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Pooler City Hall, Pooler

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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - AGENDA June 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Conditional Use request to allow for a Home Occupation in the R-1-A zoning district for a mobile Italian ice business at 1114 Forest Drive. (Application # A26-0137) B. Conditional Use request to allow a tobacco retail establishment, including the sale of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vape products, and other smoker’s supplies, in the C-1 zoning district and the Main Street Overlay at 329 SE US Hwy 80. (Application # A26-0141) C. Conditional Use request for a Retreat located in the R-1-A zoning district to change the conditions that were placed on the Conditional Use approved on August 04, 2025, for the property at 1336 S. Rogers Street. (Application # A26-0152) D. Conditional Use request to allow for a Retreat in the R-A Zoning District at 1337 S. Rogers St. (Application # A26-0157) E. Variance request from Appendix A, Article III, Section 1(C)(1)-Nonconforming Uses, to allow the existing non-conforming canopy to be expanded and from Appendix A, Article III, Section 6 – Schedule of Development Regulations, to allow the proposed drive-thru canopy expansion within the 60- foot front yard setback requirement at 121 Tanger Outlets Boulevard. (Application #A26- 0158) F. Conditional Use request to allow a manufacturing use within the existing warehous …

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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider rezone for building supply company and hotel-motel tax

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning map amendment to rezone 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway from light industrial to heavy commercial for a building material supply company with retail. A first reading of an ordinance to impose a hotel-motel excise tax will also be presented. Additional items include site plan approval for a Georgia United Credit Union branch, a 50-unit townhome subdivision, and conditional use requests for a home-based seamstress service and a tank wash facility.

Ordinance O2026-05.A – Hotel-Motel Excise Tax (First Reading)
Site plan for one-story commercial building for Georgia United Credit Union at 2221 Pooler Parkway
Major subdivision for Tract W Townhomes, Phase 2 (50 townhomes) at Cross Creek Drive
Zoning map amendment to rezone 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway from I-1 to C-2 for building material supply company (Public Hearing, Action)
Conditional use for tank wash facility by Total Clean, LLC at 6 A.J. Garcia Road (Public Hearing, Action)

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✓ Decided: Pooler council approves 50-unit townhome phase and commercial rezoning (4-1)

Council approved a major subdivision for 50 townhomes in Jabot PUD and rezoned property at Jimmy Deloach Parkway for heavy commercial use, which will add housing units and change zoning rules for that address. The council also cleared a site plan for a credit union branch at Mosaic Town Center and advanced a hotel-motel excise tax ordinance. All items passed with recorded vote tallies.

Approved Tract W Townhomes Phase 2 subdivision in Jabot PUD, requiring developer-funded road improvements before occupancy permits issue (4-1)
Approved zoning change from light industrial to heavy commercial at 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway for a building supply company (4-1)
Approved site plan for Georgia United Credit Union branch at 2221 Pooler Parkway in Mosaic Town Center (5-0)
Approved conditional use for a seamstress home occupation at 646 Wyndham Way, limiting business hours to 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (5-0)
Approved first reading of Ordinance O2026-05.A establishing a hotel-motel excise tax (5-0)
Approved consent agenda items including May 18 meeting minutes (5-0)

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – AGENDA June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS A. Proclamation for Flood Awareness Week VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Workshop Minutes of May 18, 2026 B. City Council Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026 C. City Council Executive Session Minutes of May 18, 2026 VII. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinance O2026-05.A – Hotel-Motel Excise Tax (First Reading) VIII. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT A. Site Plan for a One-Story Commercial Building for Georgia United Credit Union Located in the Savannah Quarters PUD, Phase 7, and Mosaic Town Center at 2221 Pooler Parkway B. Major Subdivision Plan for Tract W Townhomes, Phase 2, Consisting of 50 Single-Family Townhomes Located in the Jabot PUD at Cross Creek Drive C. Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone Property from the I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District with Conditions to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) Zoning District to Allow for Construction of a Building Material Supply Company with a Retail Storefront Component at 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway (Public Hearing, Action) D. Conditional Use Request to Allow for a Home Occupation in the Godley Station PUD for a Seamstress Service Specializing in Alterations and Design at 646 Wyndham Way (Public Hearing, Action) E. Conditional Use Request for Remediation and Other Waste Management Services to Allow the Oper …

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1 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MINUTES June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. | 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Karen Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember Michael Carpenter, Councilmember John Wilcher, Councilmember Shannon Valim, Councilmember Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Kiley Fusco, City Clerk Absent: Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember III. INVOCATION Pooler Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Fort gave the invocation. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pooler Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Fort led the pledge. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS A. Proclamation for Flood Awareness Week Mayor Karen Williams read the proclamation aloud. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. City Council Workshop Minutes of May 18, 2026 B. City Council Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026 C. City Council Executive Session Minutes of May 18, 2026 Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Henry moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed. Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher AYES: Bashlor, Carpenter, Henry, Valim, Wilcher NAYS: VII. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS 2 A. Ordinance O2026-05.A – Hotel-Motel Excise Tax (First Reading) City Manager Heath Lloyd presented the ordinance for consideration. Member of the public Uma Nagaraj commented. Mayor Pro Tem Aaron …

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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Wilcher

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Bashlor

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Valim

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Motion to Approve with Conditions; PASSED (4-1-0) MOVER: Henry 3 SECONDER: Bashlor

4 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Valim yea

Motion to Approve with Conditions; PASSED (4-1-0) MOVER: Henry SECONDER: Valim

4 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Valim yea

Motion to Approve with Conditions; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Carpenter SECONDER: Bashlor

5 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry yea · Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Thu May 21, 2026 · 15:00

Development Authority Meeting

Pooler City Hall, Pooler

Mon May 18, 2026 · 17:00

City Council Workshop

Workshop to review upcoming meeting agenda and P&Z report

The Pooler City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Planning & Zoning Commission report and review the upcoming council meeting agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is primarily procedural.

Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Council Meeting Agenda Review
Open Dialogue (Council only)

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✓ Decided: Council voted 5-0 to adjourn the workshop

The City Council held a workshop on May 18, 2026. No actions were taken on the Planning & Zoning Commission report, agenda review, or open dialogue. Councilmember John Wilcher moved to adjourn, and the motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). The workshop adjourned at 5:37 p.m.

Motion to adjourn workshop passed (5-0-0)

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1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP – AGENDA May 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. | Pooler City Hall, 100 US Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION A. Planning & Zoning Commission Report B. Council Meeting Agenda Review C. Open Dialogue (Council only) IV. ADJOURNMENT

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1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP – MINUTES May 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. | Pooler City Hall, 100 US Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Karen Williams called the workshop to order at 5:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Williams, Mayor Aaron Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Wesley Bashlor, Councilmember Michael Carpenter, Councilmember John Wilcher, Councilmember Shannon Valim, Councilmember Craig Call, City Attorney Heath Lloyd, City Manager Chris Lightle, Chief Finance Officer Caroline Hankins, Assistant City Manager Absent: Tom Hutcherson, Councilmember III. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION A. Planning & Zoning Commission Report Planning & Development Director Nicole Johnson provided a presentation. No action was taken. B. Council Meeting Agenda Review Mayor Karen Williams reviewed the agenda. No action was taken. C. Open Dialogue (Council only) Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Henry broached the topic of data centers. No action was taken. IV. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember John Wilcher moved to adjourn the workshop. Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Henry AYES: Bashlor, Carpenter, Henry Valim, Wilcher 2 NAYS: The workshop adjourned at 5:37 p.m. The foregoing minutes are true and correct and are approved on this ________ day of ________________, ________. CITY OF POOLER, GEORGIA __________________________________ Karen L. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ …

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Motion to Adjourn; PASSED (5-0-0) MOVER: Wilcher SECONDER: Henry

4 yea

Bashlor yea · Carpenter yea · Henry Valim yea · Wilcher yea

Mon May 18, 2026 · 18:00

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider resolution joining amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton

The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing participation in an amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton before the Georgia Court of Appeals. A public hearing (no action) on the Pooler 2046 Comprehensive Plan Update draft will be held. The council will also discuss an agreement under the FY2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program and a proposal for a copier purchase and service agreement. Consent agenda items include an alcohol license change for Metro Diner and several bond actions.

Resolution R2026-05.A - Authorizing participation in an amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton
Pooler 2046 Comprehensive Plan Update Draft Review Public Hearing #2 (no action)
Agreement under FY2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program
Proposal from Ashley’s Business Solutions for Copier Purchase and Service Agreement
Alcoholic Beverage License Application for MD Pooler, LLC DBA Metro Diner at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard, Suite 200 (change of licensee)

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.5 M purchase of 27.66 acre property on US‑80

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including bond releases and approvals. It also approved two special‑event permits, two resolutions, a grant agreement, and a copier purchase contract. All actions passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

Approved Consent Agenda items (bond releases, performance bonds, vehicle surplus, easement) (5-0-0)
Approved Special Event Permit for TNT Fireworks Sales (no alcohol) (5-0-0)
Approved Special Event Permit with fee waiver for Alive Fall Festival (5-0-0)
Approved Resolution R2026-05.A authorizing participation in amicus brief (5-0-0)
Approved Resolution R2026-05.C purchasing ~27.662 acres at 1301 & 1323 East US Highway 80 for $1,500,000 (5-0-0)
Accepted FY2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Agreement: $240,000 grant + $60,000 local match (total $300,000) (5-0-0)
Accepted Ashley’s Business Solutions copier purchase and service agreement, subject to City Attorney (5-0-0)
Entered Executive Session (5-0-0)

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