Perry public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The Council adopted the 2023 Ad Valorem Millage Rate and approved several equipment and infrastructure contracts. They also appointed a new Municipal Court Associate Judge and approved two upcoming downtown special events.
- Approved appointment of David Smith as Municipal Court Associate Judge (Unanimous)
- Approved 'Sweets and Treats' event for Oct 27, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved 'Christmas at the Crossroads' event for Dec 3, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Awarded $254,211.98 Perry Parkway Sewer Extension bid to Coggins Construction Company LLC (Unanimous)
- Awarded $16,138.52 zero turn mower bid to Macon Outdoor Power (Unanimous)
- Awarded $70,861.00 vacuum excavator and valve exerciser bid to Consolidated Pipe & Supply (Unanimous)
- Awarded $140,400.00 quote for three police interceptors to Phil Brannen Ford of Perry (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-61 establishing the 2023 Ad Valorem Millage Rate (Unanimous)
Pre Council
The Pre Council meeting served as a review of items for the regular council meeting agenda. Council concurred with recommendations to terminate the PVO lease for Old City Hall effective January 1, 2024, and to post two leisure services positions.
- Concurred to terminate PVO lease for Old City Hall effective January 1, 2024
- Concurred to post Athletic Programs Manager and Director of Leisure Services positions
Council Meeting
The City Council adopted an ordinance updating sign regulations and resolutions to amend the city fee schedule and abate a public nuisance. Council also approved a bid for pickup trucks and established principles for youth sports provision.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-28 amending sign regulations (Unanimous)
- Awarded RIQ 2024-02 bid for three half-ton pickup trucks to Prater Ford for $102,164.96 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-59 amending the City of Perry Fee Schedule (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-60 to abate a public nuisance at 1201 James Street (Unanimous)
- Authorized the ESCA Agreement (Unanimous)
- Approved principles for the provision of youth sports (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from July 31 and August 1 meetings
Pre Council
The pre council meeting consisted of reviews and discussions for the upcoming council meeting agenda. No formal votes were taken on the items discussed, which included sign regulations, vehicle procurement, and a public nuisance abatement.
- Discussed second reading of LMO text amendment for sign regulations
- Reviewed bid for half-ton pickup trucks (RIQ 2024-02 (3)) with recommendation for Prater Ford ($102,164.96)
- Discussed resolution to amend City of Perry Fee Schedule for recycling toters
- Reviewed resolution to abate public nuisance at 1201 James Street
- Discussed ESCA Agreement for asset forfeiture program
- Reviewed memo on principles for youth sports provision
- Held second public hearing to establish millage rate