Perry public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will conduct second‑reading votes on an amendment to the FY 2024 operating budget and on a code amendment for sewer lateral maintenance. A public hearing will consider text amendments to the Land Management Ordinance to permit animal shelters, adoption services, and data centers in designated industrial districts. The council will also award bids for a new bucket truck and a new knuckle‑boom loader for the solid‑waste fleet, and consider a resolution to accept ownership of rights‑of‑way in the Sutton Place subdivision.

• Second Reading of ordinance amending the FY 2024 Operating Budget (Item 9.a‑2).
• Public hearing on text amendment to add Animal Shelter, Adoption Services, and Data Center uses to the Land Management Ordinance (Item 7.a).
• Award of Bid 2025-18 for one new bucket truck for solid waste (Item 11.c‑1).
• Award of Bid 2025-19 for one new knuckle‑boom loader for solid waste (Item 11.c‑2).
• Resolution to accept ownership and maintenance of rights‑of‑way in Sutton Place Subdivision (Item 11.d‑1).

The Perry City Council held a regular meeting on December 17, 2024, and took several actions. It adopted ordinances amending the City Code for sewer lateral maintenance (No. 2024-27) and the FY 2024 Operating Budget (No. 2024-28), both unanimously. The council also approved bids for a bucket truck, a knuckle-boom loader, and an additional knuckle-boom truck, and adopted resolutions accepting infrastructure in Sutton Place Subdivision and authorizing the purchase of property for park expansion. A public hearing was held for two text amendments, but no action was taken on them at this meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-27 amending City Code on sewer lateral maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-28 amending FY 2024 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved bagging incentive recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved clarification of conditions for individual septic tank for Chip Davis (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of wetland mitigation bank credit for Sadie Heights stormwater project (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2025-18 for bucket truck to Stivers Ford South ($174,990) (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2025-19 for knuckle-boom loader to Middle Georgia Freightliner ($207,330) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of additional knuckle-boom truck from SWAT ($209,000) (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Pre Council will discuss the agenda for the December 17, 2024 council meeting. The body is also considering whether to authorize a logging contractor, Mr. L. Gilmour, to have access across the East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility property.

• Authorization of logging contractor access across East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility property for Mr. L. Gilmour

The pre-council meeting was procedural, with no formal votes taken. Council discussed agenda items including a text amendment to allow animal shelters and data centers in M-1 zones, a second reading on sewer lateral maintenance, and several equipment purchases. Staff recommendations were reviewed for future approval at the regular meeting.

• Discussed text amendment to allow animal shelters and data centers in M-1 zones (no vote)
• Discussed text amendment to allow bonds as maintenance warranty (no vote)
• Reviewed second reading of sewer lateral maintenance ordinance (no vote)
• Reviewed second reading of FY 2024 budget amendment (no vote)
• Discussed bagging incentive for yard debris (no vote)
• Reviewed conditions for septic tank at 1911 Tucker Road (no vote)
• Discussed purchase of wetland mitigation credits for $62,400 (no vote)
• Reviewed bids for bucket truck and knuckle-boom loader (no vote)

Work Session

The agenda contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be a work session with no specific decisions or discussions recorded.

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing decision on the preliminary plat for Parkway Galleries, located on Perry Parkway between Susannes Retreat and Legacy Park Drive. The commission will also consider rezoning applications for Gen. Courtney Hodges Blvd and Morningside Drive, and a proposed amendment to rezoning, special exception, and variance standards. An earlier rezoning request for Washington Street and Mims Court properties remains on the agenda as old business.

• Public hearing decision – PLAT-0137-2024: preliminary plat for Parkway Galleries, Perry Parkway between Susannes Retreat and Legacy Park Drive; applicant Michael Clarke, Traverse Land Services, LLC.
• RZNE-0132-2024: rezone 319 & 341 Gen. Courtney Hodges Blvd. from MUC to NMU; applicant Bryant Engineering.
• RZNE-0135-2024: rezone 1120 Morningside Drive from C-2 to OI; applicant City of Perry.
• TEXT-0143-2024: amend standards for granting rezoning, special exception, and variance, limiting variance items and creating an administrative variance; applicant City of Perry.
• Old business – RZNE-0131-2024: rezoning of 1218 Washington St, 104 Mims Court, and 108 Mims Court from C-3 to NMU; applicant Bryant Engineering (tabled).

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will review post-meeting minutes from November, consider amending the 2024 operating budget, and discuss code changes for sewer lateral maintenance. The body will also award a bid for a new fire department compressor and review a special events calendar.

• First reading of ordinance to amend FY 2024 operating budget
• First reading of ordinance to amend sewer lateral maintenance code
• Award of Bid 2025-20 for one new SCBA Compressor and Fill Station
• Review of 2025 Food Truck Fridays hours and handicap parking plan
• Resolution to add membership in Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency

The Perry City Council approved several infrastructure and administrative items, including the acceptance of rights-of-way for The Gable at Agricultural Village and a $47,849 bid for a new fire department compressor. Council members also authorized a $75,000 FEMA grant application for the fire department and adjusted 2025 Food Truck Friday hours. A decision regarding yard debris bagging incentives was tabled until the December 17, 2024, meeting.

• Approved 2025 Food Truck Friday hours (unanimous)
• Approved four temporary handicap parking spaces in downtown (unanimous)
• Reappointed Suzanne Burkart to Public Facilities Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-64 for The Gable at Agricultural Village (unanimous)
• Tabled yard debris bagging incentive until Dec 17 (unanimous)
• Awarded $47,849 bid for SCBA compressor to Municipal Equipment Co (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-65 for PTSD insurance coverage (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council pre‑council meeting will review the meeting agenda and discuss the Office of the City Manager. Council members will consider an appeal of a septic tank authorization decision submitted by Mr. C. Davis. Additional council member items and a possible executive session will follow.

• Discussion of the December 3, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Office of the City Manager presentation
• Appeal of septic tank authorization decision – Mr. C. Davis
• Council member items
• Executive session (if required)

The pre-council meeting was primarily a review of the upcoming regular meeting agenda, with no formal votes taken. Council discussed several items, including a septic tank appeal, stormwater culvert repairs, and a bagging incentive clarification. They concurred with drafting a formal document for the septic tank conditions and moving the culvert repair award to the regular meeting for a vote.

• Concurred to draft a formal document outlining septic tank conditions for Mr. Davis (unanimous)
• Concurred to move stormwater culvert repair award to regular meeting for vote (unanimous)
• Concurred to establish white as standard color for non-public safety city vehicles (unanimous)

Work Session

The work session agenda for Perry, Georgia on December 2, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council meeting will review several resolutions, including amendments to the city fee schedule and the FY 2025 job classification schedule, and an extension of the development standards moratorium. Unfinished business includes a second‑reading ordinance on derelict vehicles and a resolution to accept ownership of rights‑of‑way in The Gables at Agricultural Village subdivision. The council will also address a request for an individual septic system and lease agreements for the Perry Area Historical Society and the Georgia National Fairgrounds.

• Resolution to amend the City of Perry Fee Schedule – presented by L. Gilmour
• Resolution to amend the FY 2025 Job Classification Schedule – presented by L. Gilmour
• Resolution extending the moratorium for an additional 60 days on variances from development standards – presented by B. Wood
• Second Reading of an ordinance amending Section 19-40 (Derelict Vehicles) of the City Code – presented by B. Newby
• Resolution to accept ownership and maintenance of rights‑of‑way in The Gables at Agricultural Village subdivision – presented by B. Wood

The Perry City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-26 amending the city code to allow one derelict vehicle per property if screened from public view for a year. The council also adopted resolutions amending the fee schedule, job classification schedule, and extending the moratorium on variances from development standards for 60 days. Additionally, the council approved a $10,000 settlement for a disputed claim and tabled a resolution on accepting rights-of-way in The Gable at Agricultural Village Subdivision.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-26 amending derelict vehicle code (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-60 amending City Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-61 amending FY 2025 Job Classification Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-62 extending moratorium on variances from development standards for 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved individual septic system for parcel 0P0440 066000 subject to conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Perry Area Historical Society lease agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 settlement of disputed claim with Lashonda Witchard (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution on rights-of-way in The Gable at Agricultural Village Subdivision (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Perry City Hall, 808 Carroll Street. The agenda lists only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, citizen input, discussion of the agenda, council member items, executive session, action after executive session, and adjournment. No specific contracts, ordinances, or other substantive items are slated for decision, and no attachments are provided.

• Call to Order by Mayor Randall Walker
• Roll Call
• Citizens with Input
• Discussion of November 19, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Council Member Items

The pre-council meeting was a discussion session with no formal votes taken. Staff reviewed agenda items for the upcoming council meeting, including a second reading of an ordinance allowing one screened derelict vehicle per property, a resolution to increase water and wastewater fees by 7%, and a request to extend a moratorium on variances from development standards. One item, the resolution to accept rights-of-way in The Gable at Agricultural Village Subdivision, was requested to be tabled. The meeting adjourned without any decisions.

• Requested to table resolution on rights-of-way in The Gable at Agricultural Village Subdivision
• Discussed ordinance to allow one screened derelict vehicle per property for one year
• Discussed resolution to increase water and wastewater fees by 7% effective January 1, 2025
• Discussed resolution to extend moratorium on variances from development standards for 60 days
• Discussed request to allow septic system at 1911 Tucker Road, with condition to connect to sewer if subdivided

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will review utility cut repairs, set the 2025 council meeting calendar, and examine vehicle purchase processes. The meeting will also follow up on a request from the Perry Area Historical Society regarding the "Collapsing the Divide" exhibit. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for discussion and review.

• Utility cut repairs – Public Works Department (see Utility Cuts.pdf)
• Establish Council's 2025 meeting calendar – Office of the City Clerk (see 2025 Council Meeting Dates.pdf)
• Vehicle purchase processes – Office of the City Manager (see Light Vehicle Assignments.pdf and Vehicle PurchaseDebt Service November 2024.pdf)
• Follow up on request from the Perry Area Historical Society for the "Collapsing the Divide" exhibit – Office of the City Manager (see Mayor - Council - Collapsing the Divide Exhibit - 11-13-24.pdf)

The Perry City Council held a work session and concurred with maintaining the existing policy for utility cut repairs, which uses both ESG and Public Works staff. They also approved the proposed 2025 meeting calendar and agreed to proceed with discussions about hosting the 'Collapsing the Divide' exhibit at City Hall. No formal votes were taken; all items were concurrences.

• Concurred to maintain current utility cut repair policy (option 1)
• Concurred to move forward with proposed 2025 Council meeting calendar
• Concurred to proceed with discussions on 'Collapsing the Divide' exhibit at City Hall

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold an informational hearing on a rezoning application (RZNE-0131-2024) to change three parcels at 1218 Washington Street, 104 Mims Court, and 108 Mims Court from C-2 to NMU. The commission will also consider two text amendments: one adding Animal Shelter and Adoption Service to the M-1 district and Data Center as a special‑exception use in the M-2 district, and another allowing bonds as an acceptable maintenance‑warranty form. Recommendations from this hearing are scheduled for a public hearing before City Council on December 17, 2024.

• RZNE-0131-2024: Rezoning of 1218 Washington St., 104 Mims Ct., and 108 Mims Ct. from C-2 to NMU (applicant: Bryant Engineering)
• TEXT-0127-2024: Amend Table of Uses 4-1.1 to permit Animal Shelter and Adoption Service in M-1 district and add Data Center as a special‑exception use in M-2 district (applicant: City of Perry)
• TEXT-0133-2024: Amend sections 2-3.16 and 2-3.17 to allow bonds as an acceptable maintenance‑warranty form (applicant: City of Perry)
• Announcement: Opponents of rezoning or annexation who contributed $250+ to officials must file a disclosure statement per O.C.G.A. 36‑67A‑3
• Notice: Policies and Procedures for Conducting Zoning Hearings are available at the entrance

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold second‑reading votes on an annexation ordinance and a rezoning ordinance for a parcel on South Highway 341 (Tax Map No. 000830 043000). The meeting also includes first‑reading of a code amendment on derelict vehicles, award of several vehicle procurement bids, and adoption of resolutions on managed‑growth guidelines, fee schedule changes, and other city operations.

• Second Reading of Annexation Ordinance (ANNX‑0110‑2024) for property on South Hwy 341 – Mr. B. Wood
• Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE‑0110‑2024) changing the same parcel to R‑3 Single‑family Residential
• Award of bids for municipal vehicles: three half‑ton pickups, one three‑quarter‑ton pickup, one zero‑turn mower, one cargo van, and amendment to police vehicle replacement bid
• Resolution establishing managed growth guidelines with a future land‑use map
• Resolution to amend the City of Perry fee schedule

The Perry City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-24 to annex property on South Hwy 341 (Tax Map No. 000830 043000) into the city, and Ordinance No. 2024-25 to rezone the same property from R-AG (County) to R-3 Single-family Residential. The annexation passed 4-2 after a motion to deny failed 4-2, and the rezoning passed 5-1. The council also approved several bids, resolutions, and special event requests.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-24 annexing South Hwy 341 property (4-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-25 rezoning South Hwy 341 property to R-3 (5-1)
• Denied downtown crosswalk art proposal (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Buzzard Drop special event (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Event Season Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Small Business Saturday and Tree Lighting (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2025-13 for three pickup trucks to Phil Brannen Ford, $104,157 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-55 establishing managed growth guidelines (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Pre Council will review the agenda for the November 5, 2024 council meeting. Discussion items include firefighter recruit pay and a resolution to amend the city's job classification schedule.

• Discussion of firefighter recruit pay
• Resolution to amend the City of Perry job classification schedule

This was a pre-council work session, not a voting meeting. Council reviewed the upcoming regular meeting agenda, including items on downtown crosswalk art, annexation and rezoning of property on South Hwy 341, several equipment bids, fee increases, and utility relocation costs. No formal decisions were made; all items were scheduled for action at the regular meeting.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion only
• Reviewed downtown crosswalk art proposal; legal concerns raised by city attorney
• Discussed second reading of annexation and rezoning ordinances for South Hwy 341 property
• Reviewed bids for pickup trucks, mower, and cargo van; staff recommended awards
• Discussed amendment to police vehicle replacement bid after accident
• Reviewed resolutions on job classification, managed growth, fee schedule, and personnel policy
• Discussed utility relocation costs for Big Indian Creek Bridge project
• Reviewed 2025 LMIG budget for street improvements

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will review several items presented by city departments. Topics include a future land use map and unincorporated islands, open‑space requirements for new subdivisions, a technology manager position, truck traffic control options, a children's activity book, and personnel holiday and benefits policies. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion and review.

• Future land use map – Community Development Department
• Pocket park/open‑space requirements for new subdivision developments – Community Development Department
• Information System / Technology Manager position – Office of the City Manager
• Truck traffic control options – Economic Development Department
• Article VI holidays, leave and breaks for City of Perry personnel – Human Resources Department

The Perry City Council held a work session and concurred with several staff recommendations, including using a future land use map as a guide, moving forward with pocket park ordinance amendments, creating an Information Systems/Technology Manager position, and approving proposed changes to employee benefits for 2025. No formal votes were taken; these items are expected to be presented at the regular council meeting.

• Concurred to use future land use map as guide (unanimous)
• Concurred to move forward with pocket park ordinance amendments pending attorney review (unanimous)
• Concurred to create and fill Information Systems/Technology Manager position (unanimous)
• Concurred to proceed with resolution amending personnel policies on holidays, leave, breaks (unanimous)
• Concurred to move forward with 2025 Open Enrollment benefits changes (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Pre‑Council meeting on Oct. 15, 2024 will include discussions on several departmental items. The Public Works Department will address yard debris placement. Animal Control will review its cat‑trapping policy. The City Manager’s Office will consider compensation for volunteer authorities, boards and commissions, and Economic Development will discuss technical assistance for entrepreneurs.

• Public Works: discussion of yard debris placement
• Animal Control: review of cat‑trapping policy
• City Manager’s Office: consideration of compensation for volunteer authorities, boards, and commissions
• Economic Development: technical assistance request for entrepreneurs

The pre-council meeting served as a review of the upcoming agenda. Council concurred to maintain the current cat trapping policy and move forward with compensation adjustments for volunteer boards and commissions.

• Concurred to keep current animal control cat trapping policy as is
• Concurred to adjust compensation for volunteer authorities, boards, and commissions
• Concurred to move $5,000 entrepreneur technical assistance request to regular meeting for vote
• Tabled Downtown Crosswalk Art Proposal until November 5, 2024
• Tabled second reading of South Hwy 341 annexation and rezoning until November 5, 2024

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold second readings of several annexation and rezoning ordinances. The ordinances involve property on South Hwy 341 (Tax Map No. 000830 043000) and on Main Street (Tax Map No. 000570 008000), each owned by Mr. B. Wood. The council will also consider awarding a contract to Walker ECS, Inc. for the Houston‑Perry Airport pond expansion erosion control project. Additional items include resolutions on surplus equipment, personnel‑management adjustments, and street‑classification changes.

• Second reading of Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-0110-2024) for South Hwy 341, Tax Map No. 000830 043000
• Second reading of Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE-0110-2024) for South Hwy 341, changing from R‑AG to R‑3, Tax Map No. 000830 043000
• Second reading of Annexation Ordinance (ANNX-0111-2024) for Main Street, Tax Map No. 000570 008000
• Second reading of Rezoning Ordinance (ANNX-0111-2024) for Main Street, changing from R‑AG to R‑1, Tax Map No. 000570 008000
• Award of contract to Walker ECS, Inc. for Perry‑Houston Airport pond expansion erosion control

The Perry City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of the final part of the Orchard on Main development, adopted several resolutions, and approved multiple bids. It also approved the purchase of three lots on Stonegate Trail for $40,000 each. Several items were tabled to the next meeting, including the Downtown Crosswalk Art proposal and annexation/rezoning ordinances for a property on South Hwy 341.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-22 annexing property on Main Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-23 rezoning property on Main Street to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 403, 404, 405 Stonegate Trail for $40,000 each (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for police interceptors to Wade Ford for $241,570 (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for three-row SUV to Prater Ford for $37,439 (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for two-row SUV to Buster Miles Chevrolet for $22,300 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-50 declaring assets surplus (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-51 amending Personnel Manual (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will review and discuss proposed updates to zoning standards, including design standards for non‑residential and multi‑family residential projects, special exception and variance criteria, setback requirements, and exterior lighting standards. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion only.

• Standards for Zoning, Special Exception, and Variance
• Design standards for non‑residential developments
• Design standards for multi‑family residential development
• Setback changes relative to design standards
• Exterior light standards

Special Called Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a special called meeting on October 2, 2024. Council members will review a Vision Retreat presentation prepared by Ms. T. Clark. No other agenda items are listed.

• Vision Retreat presentation (PDF) by Ms. T. Clark

The Perry City Council held a special called meeting on October 2, 2024, as a vision retreat to discuss city strategies, growth issues, and public communication. No formal decisions were made; staff will create proposed land use maps for unincorporated service areas and maps of unincorporated areas surrounded by city properties.

• Held vision retreat to discuss strategies, growth, and communication (no vote)
• Directed staff to create proposed land use map for unincorporated service areas
• Directed staff to produce map of unincorporated areas surrounded by city properties

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hear a request for a special exception to operate a residential firearms sale at 213 Flowing Meadows Drive. It will also consider annexation and rezoning applications for properties on South Hwy 341 and Main Street, presented as first‑reading ordinances that require no council action. Additional items include award of bids for stormwater and vehicle purchases, a resolution to accept a property donation, and an amendment to a landscape‑maintenance contract.

• Public Hearing SUSE-0112-2024: special exception for residential firearms sale at 213 Flowing Meadows Drive
• First‑reading Annexation Ordinance ANNX-0110-2024 for South Hwy 341 (no council action required)
• First‑reading Rezoning Ordinance RZNE-0110-2024 for South Hwy 341 (no council action required)
• First‑reading Annexation Ordinance ANNX-0111-2024 for Main Street (no council action required)
• Award of Bid 2025-01 for Avington Chase Stormwater project

The Perry City Council denied a special exception request to allow the sale of firearms as a residential business at 213 Flowing Meadows Drive, voting 4-1 against it. The council also approved several bids, including a $386,855 stormwater drainage well and a $764,253 sewer upgrade, and authorized a 2025 Revenue Bond. Two annexation and rezoning ordinances were introduced for first reading, with no action taken. The meeting included a public hearing and an executive session on real estate and litigation.

• Denied special exception for firearms sales at 213 Flowing Meadows Drive (4-1)
• Approved 2025 Revenue Bond from Perry Public Facilities Authority (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2025-01 Avington Chase Stormwater to Sam Hall and Sons, Inc. for $386,855 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2025-06 pickup truck to Brannen Motors for $50,995.04 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2025-07 SUV to Brannen Motors for $56,645 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2025-08 Big Indian Creek sewer upgrade to Helix Grading & Utility LLC for $764,253 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-48 accepting property donation from Orchard, DVP, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to landscape maintenance contract with Dixie Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre‑council meeting on October 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at Perry City Hall, 808 Carroll Street. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, and a discussion of the meeting’s agenda. No substantive items or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of October 1, 2024 council meeting agenda

The Perry City Council held a pre-council meeting to review items for their upcoming regular session, including various bids, special event requests, and zoning matters. Council members also concurred with a proposal to adjust compensation for Planning Commission members. No final votes on the reviewed agenda items were taken during this session, as it was a preparatory meeting.

• Concurred with proposal to increase Planning Commission meeting pay
• Concurred with proposal to add training session compensation for board members
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will discuss a construction drone video for a city project presented by the Community Development Department. Council members will consider policy adjustments to fire recruit pay presented by the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The council will also review the number of vehicles needing repair and storage, referencing a Derelict Vehicle Memo (Sec 19-40). No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of Perry project construction drone video – Community Development Department
• Consideration of policy adjustments to fire recruit pay – Fire and Emergency Services Department
• Consideration of vehicle repair and storage needs – Office of the City Manager (Derelict Vehicle Memo Sec 19-40.pdf)

The Perry City Council held a work session and concurred with administration's recommendation to allow only one vehicle to be repaired and stored in residential backyards, with enforcement only if visible from the street. The council also agreed to table a discussion on fire recruit pay for further research and requested public input before enforcing the vehicle restriction. No formal votes were taken; items were discussed and concurred upon.

• Concurred to allow only one vehicle repaired/stored in backyards, enforced if visible from street
• Concurred to table fire recruit pay policy for additional research
• Requested public sharing of vehicle restriction info before enforcement

Pre Council

This meeting is primarily procedural. The council will discuss the agenda for the September 17, 2024, council meeting.

• Discussion of September 17, 2024 council meeting agenda

The Perry City Council held a pre-council meeting to review the upcoming agenda. They discussed several proclamations and event requests, and concurred to table a resolution amending the City Fee Schedule for further review. No formal votes were taken during this pre-council session.

• Tabled resolution to amend City Fee Schedule for additional review (council concurred)
• Discussed proclamation recognizing NotiVisión Georgia's Emmy Award
• Discussed proclamation recognizing Georgia Reads Day on September 30
• Discussed event request for Christmas at the Square on December 1, 2024
• Discussed event request for Donthi-Armit Wedding on April 17-18, 2025
• Discussed Food Truck Friday on September 20, 2024
• Discussed International Festival on September 28, 2024
• Discussed second reading of text amendment for Planning Commission appointments

Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss updates to the Land Management Ordinance and the city fee schedule. The body will also review several special event applications and an intergovernmental agreement regarding emergency fuel.

• Second reading of an ordinance to amend Sec. 2-1.2.1 of the Land Management Ordinance regarding Planning Commission appointments
• Resolution to amend the City of Perry Fee Schedule for Fire Protection Fees
• Intergovernmental Agreement for the Emergency Use of Fuel between the City of Perry and Houston County
• Approval of a Georgia Power easement at 1121 Macon Road
• Special event applications for Christmas at the Square, Food Truck Friday, and the International Festival

The Perry City Council adopted Ordinance 2024-21, amending the Land Management Ordinance to formalize the procedure for appointing Planning Commission members. The council also approved several special event requests, an intergovernmental fuel agreement with Houston County, and an easement with Georgia Power. A resolution to amend the city fee schedule was tabled until the October 1 meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-21 amending Planning Commission appointment policy (unanimous)
• Approved special event for Christmas at the Square on Dec 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Donthi-Amrit wedding event with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Food Truck Friday on Sep 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved International Festival on Sep 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved road closure time change for Harvest Dinner to 2 PM (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental fuel agreement with Houston County (unanimous)
• Approved easement with Georgia Power at 1121 Macon Road (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council held a work session on September 16, 2024 to review several departmental items. Topics included a Georgia Downtown Association conference presentation, enforcement of derelict vehicles, improvements to Evergreen Cemetery, fire response times, and a proposed schedule for Pocket Park furnishings upgrades. The council members listened to presentations and staff reports but no formal decisions were recorded in the agenda.

• Georgia Downtown Association conference presentation
• Enforcement of derelict vehicles
• Evergreen Cemetery improvements
• Fire response times review
• Proposed upgrades to Pocket Park furnishings

The Perry City Council held a work session with no formal votes. Council concurred with replacing wooden crosses in Evergreen Cemetery with powder-coated steel crosses, with the city purchasing 20 markers this year. Council also concurred with adopting new average fire and rescue response time targets and with the proposed schedule for installing pocket park furnishings. No formal action was taken; recommendations will be considered at the September 30 work session.

• Concurred with replacing Evergreen Cemetery wooden crosses with steel markers; city to purchase 20 this year
• Concurred with adopting average response time targets: 6.30 min rescue citywide, 7.30 min planning district; 6.00 min fire citywide, 6.30 min planning district for 80% of population
• Concurred with pocket park furnishings installation schedule (FY2025-2027, some parks on hold)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-47 stating executive session purpose was personnel (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold an informational hearing to recommend three applications for further public hearing before City Council on October 1, 2024. The applications include a special exception for a residential business at 213 Flowing Meadows Drive (applicant Marcus Scott Williamson) and two annexation and rezoning requests—one on South Hwy 341 to be reclassified as R‑3 single‑family residential, and another on Main Street to be reclassified as R‑1 single‑family residential (both by Bryant Engineering).

• Special exception for residential business at 213 Flowing Meadows Drive (Marcus Scott Williamson) – SUSE-0112-2024
• Annexation and rezoning of property on South Hwy 341, parcel 000830 043000, from Houston County R‑AG to City of Perry R‑3 single‑family residential – ANNX-0110-2024 (Bryant Engineering)
• Annexation and rezoning of property on Main Street, parcel 000570 008000, from Houston County R‑AG to City of Perry R‑1 single‑family residential – ANNX-0111-2024 (Bryant Engineering)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will review a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance that establishes a process for appointing Planning Commission members. The agenda also includes the award of a bid for Worrall Community Center HVAC work and the approval of the 2024 Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.

• Text amendment to Land Management Ordinance for Planning Commission appointments
• Award of bid for Worrall Community Center HVAC
• Approval of 2024 ADA Transition Plan
• Discussion of Rate Study Proposal
• First reading of ordinance to amend LMO relative to Planning Commission

During the September 3, 2024 meeting, the Perry City Council approved the appointment of Clayton Hubbard to the Historic Preservation Commission and awarded a $134,767 bid to T&D Mechanical, Inc. for the Worrall Community Center HVAC. The Council also approved a rate study proposal, the 2024 City of Perry Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, and held a first reading for a Land Management Ordinance text amendment regarding Planning Commission appointments.

• Approved appointment of Clayton Hubbard to the Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 19, 2024 work session, August 20, 2024 pre council meeting and August 20, 2024 council meeting (unanimous)
• First reading held for text amendment to Sec. 2-1.2.1 of the Land Management Ordinance for Planning Commission appointments (no action required)
• Awarded Bid 2025-02 Worrall Community Center HVAC to T&D Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $134,767.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Rate Study Proposal (unanimous)
• Approved the 2024 City of Perry Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-46 stating executive session purpose was for possible acquisition of real estate (unanimous)

Pre Council

This meeting is procedural in nature. The primary purpose is to discuss the agenda for the September 3, 2024 council meeting.

• Discussion of September 3, 2024 council meeting agenda

The pre-council meeting was procedural, with no formal votes taken. Council discussed agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting, including a proposed text amendment for Planning Commission appointments, a $134,767 HVAC bid for Worrall Community Center, a utility rate study proposal not to exceed $85,420, and the 2024 ADA Transition Plan. The meeting adjourned without action.

• Discussed proposed text amendment TEXT-0097-2024 for Planning Commission appointment procedure
• Reviewed bid 2025-02 for Worrall Community Center HVAC, staff recommends T&D Mechanical, Inc. at $134,767
• Discussed utility rate study proposal from Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., not to exceed $85,420
• Reviewed 2024 ADA Transition Plan with corrective actions to be implemented over time

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council meeting will vote on the 2025 ad valorem millage rate, setting the property tax rate for next year. Council members will also conduct second‑reading votes on a charter amendment for leasing city property, an ordinance related to the Mid‑State Energy Authority, a rezoning ordinance for 1824 Houston Lake Road and 1904 Hwy 127, and an amendment to land‑disturbance permit language. Additional resolutions will address a donation of property from Wingate Custom Homes and acceptance of rights‑of‑way in The Preserve at Agricultural Village Subdivision.

• Resolution establishing the 2025 Ad Valorem Millage Rate
• Second‑reading ordinance amending the charter to authorize leasing personal or real property of the city
• Second‑reading ordinance re Mid‑State Energy Authority (308045754.6)
• Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE‑0079‑2024) for 1824 Houston Lake Road and 1904 Hwy 127
• Resolution to accept a donation of properties from Wingate Custom Homes, LLC

The Perry City Council approved several charter amendments, including changes to property leasing and the Mid-State Energy Authority. The council also established the 2025 ad valorem millage rate and approved various contracts, grants, and special event applications. Additionally, the council accepted infrastructure maintenance and property donations.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-17 regarding Mid-State Energy Authority (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-18 regarding property leasing (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-19 rezoning for residential use (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-20 amending land management procedures (7-0)
• Awarded $16,200 landscaping contract to Dixie Lawn & Landscaping (7-0)
• Awarded EPA Brownfield consulting contract to PPM Consultants (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-40 setting 2025 millage rate (7-0)
• Approved 2024 CHIP grant documents and five related resolutions (7-0)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold its pre‑council meeting on August 20, 2024 at City Hall. The agenda consists of standard items such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, discussion of the agenda itself, and adjournment. No specific policy proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed for consideration.

The pre-council meeting was held to review the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No formal votes were taken, but staff presented recommendations for several items, including a proposed millage rate decrease from 14.00 to 12.697 mills, a $245,735.76 rebate check from ESG, and a $16,200 landscaping contract award. The meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m.

• Discussed proposed 2025 millage rate of 12.697 mills, a decrease from 14.00 mills
• Reviewed recommendation to award RIQ 2025-01 landscaping contract to Dixie Lawn & Landscaping Inc. for $16,200.00
• Reviewed recommendation to award RFP 2024-04 for EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant to PPM Consultants, Inc.
• Discussed Hometown Heroes Veterans banner proposal with 14 banners at $150 each
• Reviewed second readings for charter amendments, rezoning, and land management ordinance changes
• Discussed acceptance of infrastructure in The Preserve at Agricultural Village Subdivision
• Reviewed 2024 CHIP Grant approval items
• Discussed Change Order No.3 for East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility for $24,760.00

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review several departmental proposals. Discussions include public works, emergency services, and community development items.

• Pocket Park furniture proposal
• Proposed easement abandonment (Mason Easement Request)
• Perry Dive Team deployment overview
• Follow up regarding public attended events

The Perry City Council held a work session and concurred with several staff recommendations: proceeding with a SPLOST-funded pocket park furniture proposal, continuing investigation into a utility easement abandonment for a multi-family development, and adopting a policy to only approve city-supported public events listed on the annual calendar. No formal votes were taken; these were concurrences for staff to proceed.

• Concurred to proceed with Pocket Park furniture proposal (SPLOST-funded)
• Concurred to continue investigation of easement abandonment for Perry Parkway development
• Concurred to only approve city-supported public events on annual calendar

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a variance for sign setbacks at 1309 Main Street. The body will also provide recommendations on a text amendment regarding Planning Commission appointments and review a preliminary concept for Notting Hill PUD.

• VAR-0094-2024: Variance to reduce sign setbacks at 1309 Main Street
• TEXT-0097-2024: Text amendment to 2-1.2.1 regarding Planning Commission member appointments
• Notting Hill PUD Preliminary Concept Review
• SUSE-0098-2024: Short-term rental special exception for 223 E. River Cane Run (withdrawn)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hear public comments on several special exception applications, including short‑term rentals at 1318 North Avenue and 415 Shoshone Circle and a Habitat for Humanity house‑size reduction at 1336 & 1338 Pierce Street. A first‑reading rezoning ordinance (RZNE‑0079‑2024) to increase height and permit residential use at 1824 Houston Lake Road and 1904 Hwy 127 will be presented, though no council action is required. The meeting also includes award of a water‑tractor bid, adoption of job‑classification and stormwater resolutions, and approval of various contracts and change orders.

• Public hearing on Special Exception SUSE‑0065‑2024 for short‑term rental at 1318 North Avenue
• Public hearing on Special Exception SUSE‑0080‑2024 for short‑term rental at 415 Shoshone Circle
• Public hearing on Special Exception SUSE‑0072‑2024 for Habitat for Humanity house‑size reduction at 1336 & 1338 Pierce Street
• First reading of Rezoning Ordinance RZNE‑0079‑2024 to increase height and allow residential use at 1824 Houston Lake Road and 1904 Hwy 127 (no council action required)
• Award of Bid 2025‑03 for a water tractor

The Perry City Council approved three special exception applications for short-term rentals, two rezoning-related items were introduced for first reading, and several contracts and resolutions were adopted. The council also tabled a special event application for Ghouls Night Out for further review.

• Approved special exception for short-term rental at 1318 North Ave (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for short-term rental at 415 Shoshone Circle (unanimous)
• Approved special exception to reduce minimum house square footage (unanimous)
• Tabled special event application for Ghouls Night Out (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-17 amending Charter re Mid-State Energy Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-18 amending Charter re leasing/disposing of property (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for water tractor to Mason Tractor Co. for $38,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-35 amending FY 2025 job classification schedule (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Pre Council will review the agenda for the August 6, 2024 council meeting. The session includes a discussion regarding the Public Works Department's Disabled Back Door Customer Policy.

• Discussion of Disabled Back Door Customer Policy (Public Works Department)

The Perry City Council held a pre-council meeting to review agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session. Items discussed included special event applications, short-term rental permits, rezoning requests, and various contracts and resolutions.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was for agenda review and discussion only
• Council concurred with implementing the city's back door application policy for disabled residents as presented
• Discussed awarding Bid 2025-03 Water Tractor to Mason Tractor Co. for $38,500 (staff recommendation)
• Discussed approving 2024 LMIG Contracts for street resurfacing of 3.4 miles at $707,242.83 (staff recommendation)
• Discussed Change Order No. 1 for natural gas line upgrade to Jack Links, increasing contract to $1,006,105.60 (staff recommendation)

Work Session

The agenda for the Perry, Georgia work session on August 5, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, proposals, or discussions.

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will meet on July 16, 2024 to review its agenda and discuss items from the Leisure Services Department. A primary focus is the Parks Master Plan Phase 1 presented by Mr. C. Coates, with an attached Creekwood and Rozar Park Phase Implementation Plan. No other specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of July 16, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Leisure Services Department Parks Master Plan Phase 1 – Mr. C. Coates
• Creekwood and Rozar Park Phase Implementation Plan (attachment)

The council concurred with plans to use SPLOST funds for pickleball courts at Creekwood Park and soccer field improvements at Rozar Park. Other items, including sidewalk and signage text amendments and several service contracts, were reviewed for the regular council meeting agenda.

• Concurred to proceed with $150,000 for six pickleball courts at Creekwood Park
• Concurred to proceed with $350,000 for grading and sodding soccer fields at Rozar Park

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold second readings on two ordinances amending sidewalk standards and election sign limits. First readings of two charter amendments—one concerning the Mid-State Energy Authority and another on leasing authority—will be presented, with no council action required. The council will also review the award of a bid to install a belt press at the Frank Satterfield Wastewater Treatment Facility, a contract with Dynamic Quest pending attorney review, and Georgia Power easements for parcels on Macon Road.

• Second Reading of ordinance to amend LMO standards for required sidewalks (Section 6-10.12).
• Second Reading of ordinance to amend LMO sign size/number during elections (Table 6-9-4).
• First Reading of charter amendment for Mid-State Energy Authority (no action required).
• Award of bid for installation of belt press at Frank Satterfield Wastewater Treatment Facility.
• Georgia Power easements for parcels on Macon Road (Tax Map Nos. 0P0020 013000 and 0P0020 087000).

The Council unanimously approved ordinances establishing detailed standards for new sidewalks and allowing additional signage during election periods. The board also awarded contracts for wastewater treatment facility upgrades and approved utility easements.

• Adopted Ordinance No 2024-15 establishing detailed standards for required sidewalks (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No 2024-16 allowing up to 16 sq ft of additional signs per lot during elections (Unanimous)
• Awarded $35,564.54 installation contract to All Southern Industrial & Supply, LLC for belt press (Unanimous)
• Awarded $20,000.00 electrical contract to Inframark, LLC for belt press installation (Unanimous)
• Approved Quest Complete Contract with Dynamic Quest subject to attorney review (Unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Power Company easements for two parcels on Macon Road (Unanimous)
• Approved July 2, 2024 pre-council and council meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Work Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Planning Commission

The provided agenda for the Perry Planning Commission contains only procedural items. No specific new business, old business, or public hearings are detailed in this document.

• No specific items listed

Pre Council

The meeting includes a review of the July 02, 2024 council meeting agenda. Additionally, officials will view a Junior Fire Academy recap video and discuss a potential filming permit request.

• Potential filming permit request from Ms. H. Wharton
• Junior Fire Academy recap video presentation by Chief L. Parker
• Review of the July 02, 2024 council meeting agenda

The Perry City Council held a pre-council meeting to review and discuss items scheduled for the upcoming regular council meeting. No final legislative actions or votes were taken during this session. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:32 p.m. (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to the Land Management Ordinance regarding sidewalk standards and election signage. The agenda also includes second readings for ordinances related to electric utility vehicle parking and retirement plan updates. Additionally, the council will consider wage adjustments and fee schedule changes.

• Public hearing on sidewalk standards for residential and commercial streets
• Public hearing on sign size and quantity flexibility during election periods
• Second reading of an ordinance regarding electric utility bucket truck parking
• Resolution to amend the FY 2025 job classification schedule and wages
• Rejection of bid 2024-22 and award of alternative for a belt press purchase

The Perry City Council voted unanimously to reject Bid 2024-22 for a replacement belt press at the Frank Satterfield Wastewater Treatment Facility and instead contract with Phoenix Process Equipment Co. for the purchase of a belt press at $261,500.00, subject to the City Attorney's review. The two responsive bids received had a lowest total of $768,000.00, which staff said greatly exceeded the initial $400,000.00 estimate. Council also adopted two ordinances on second reading, two resolutions, and approved a gravity sewer proposal and a Land Water Conservation Fund grant proposal. Two sidewalk and election-sign text amendments had first readings with no action required.

• Rejected Bid 2024-22 for belt press; approved contract with Phoenix Process Equipment Co. for $261,500.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-13 allowing electric utility on-call employees to park company vehicles in residential districts, limited to eight days per calendar month (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-14 to amend and restate the Georgia Municipal Employee Benefit System Retirement Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-33 to amend FY 2025 job classification schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-34 to amend the City of Perry Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Gravity Sewer from Ivy Glen Pump Station to East Perry Regional Pump Station proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Land Water Conservation Fund Grant proposal (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2024 work session and June 18, 2024 pre-council and council meetings (unanimous)

Work Session

The provided text contains only software interface labels and boilerplate information. No specific meeting topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded in this document.

Pre Council

This pre-council meeting consists of procedural items and a review of the June 18, 2024, City Council meeting agenda. No other specific ordinances or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Discussion of the June 18, 2024 council meeting agenda

This was a pre-council meeting where staff presented items for review and discussion ahead of the formal council meeting. No final votes were taken on the agenda items, which included bid awards, budget amendments, and zoning changes. The meeting adjourned after reviewing the proposed agenda and discussing an impact fee study.

• Impact fee study proposed for council vote
• Bid award to Turner Brothers, LLC ($1,112,267) recommended
• Bid award to Boone Trucking Inc. ($12,000) recommended
• FY 2025 Operating Budget second reading scheduled
• Fee schedule amendments proposed (3.4% general increase)
• Short-term rental special exception recommended for 308 Haven Way
• Speed cushions recommended for Sadie Heights Boulevard
• Job classification schedule amendment tabled

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a second reading for the adoption of the FY 2025 Operating Budget. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for properties on King Boulevard and a public hearing regarding a short-term rental at 308 Haven Way. Additionally, the council will discuss traffic calming measures for Sadie Heights Boulevard.

• Rezoning of 1024 and 1026 King Blvd from single-family to multi-family residential
• Second reading of the FY 2025 Operating Budget ordinance
• Special exception request for a short-term rental at 308 Haven Way
• Installation of speed cushions on Sadie Heights Boulevard
• Resolution to amend the City of Perry Fee Schedule

The City Council adopted the FY 2025 Operating Budget and approved several zoning changes and infrastructure bids. Other key actions included approving a short-term rental exception and installing speed cushions on Sadie Heights Boulevard.

• Adopted FY 2025 Operating Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,112,267.00 bid to Turner Brothers, LLC for Northwest Service Area Main Expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,000.00 bid to Boone Trucking Inc. for A.D. Redmond Park vegetation removal (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1024 and 1026 King Blvd from R-3 to RM-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved special exception for short-term rental at 308 Haven Way with conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of speed cushions on Sadie Heights Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Adopted moratorium on variances (Unanimous)
• Approved participation in the Kroger Opioid Crisis settlement (Unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council will review several items during this work session. Discussions include a request to limit package liquor store licenses and a proposed expansion of the Farmers Market. The council will also consider design standard variances and a partnership with Middle Georgia State University.

• Request to limit package liquor store licenses
• Proposed Farmers Market expansion
• Relocation of signage at the Veterans Administration facility
• Moratorium design standard variances
• Partnership with The Center of Middle Georgia Studies at Middle Georgia State University

Council concurred to expand the downtown Farmers Market into the City Hall parking lot during peak summer months. They also agreed to keep existing Veterans Administration signage in its current location and form a free partnership with The Center for Middle Georgia Studies.

• Approved keeping VA signage at current location to avoid $119,120 relocation cost
• Denied request to limit number or distance of liquor store licenses
• Approved temporary peak-season expansion of Farmers Market into City Hall parking lot
• Approved partnership with The Center for Middle Georgia Studies for free services
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-28 to document executive session on real estate acquisition

Pre Council

This pre-council meeting consists primarily of procedural items and a review of the upcoming council meeting agenda. No specific ordinances or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Discussion of the June 04, 2024 council meeting agenda

The Pre Council meeting consisted of reviews and discussions of items slated for the regular council meeting. No substantive votes were taken on the listed applications, contracts, or budget items during this session.

• Approved request to amend the agenda to add a special event application for Live at 5 Summer Street Performers

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council approved two special exception applications: a short-term rental at 920 Keith Drive and a residential beauty salon at 319 Rippling Water Way. Council also adopted Resolution No. 2024-27, the City of Perry Strategic Plan, and approved several items including selection of JMA for City Campus Planning Services, the Rozar and Creekwood Park master plan, a wastewater treatment contract change order, and a lead service line task order. Five special event applications were approved, and first readings were held for a rezoning and three text amendments with no action required. All votes recorded were unanimous.

• Approved special exception for short-term rental at 920 Keith Drive with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for residential beauty salon at 319 Rippling Water Way with three conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-27 adopting the City of Perry Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved selection of JMA for City Campus Planning Services (unanimous)
• Approved Rozar and Creekwood Park master plan (unanimous)
• Approved East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility Haskell Contract change order No. 2 relative to 5% Retainage (unanimous)
• Approved Perry lead service line task order (unanimous)
• Approved five special event applications: Sweets and Treats, Beer Bourbon and Barbeque, July 4th Celebration, Kiwanis 5k, and Live at 5 Summer Street Performers (all unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council will review several departmental updates during this work session. Discussions include the final Strategic Plan for adoption and cost estimates for Carroll Street planters. Officials will also discuss master plan updates for Rozar and Creekwood Parks.

• Review of the compiled final Strategic Plan for adoption
• Cost estimate for Carroll Street planters
• Master Plan update for Rozar and Creekwood Parks
• Proposed criteria for memorial plaques

The Perry City Council held a work session to review the final draft of the City's Strategic Plan, which is scheduled for adoption on June 4, 2024. Council concurred with a proposed change to the plan regarding pocket parks and agreed to obtain final cost estimates for Carroll Street planters. Staff presented master plans for Rozar and Creekwood Park upgrades totaling over $18 million, which will be formally requested for approval at the next regular meeting.

• Concurred with Strategic Plan update to require pocket parks in new development
• Concurred to obtain final estimates for $50,000 Carroll Street planter project
• Discussed Rozar and Creekwood Park master plans ($8M and $10M respectively)
• Administration advised applicants to use Citizens Legacy Wall for memorials
• Finance Director reported $12M GEFA loan application submitted for sewer lines
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance to establish a Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. The council will also consider right-of-way adjustments for Commodore Drive, award a landscaping bid for City Hall, and discuss a Norfolk Southern lease assignment and an opioid fund billboard contract.

• Second reading of ordinance establishing Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board
• Approve right-of-way adjustments for Commodore Drive
• Award Bid 2024-23 for City Hall Landscaping
• Norfolk Southern lease assignment
• Opioid fund billboard contract with LAMAR

The Perry City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2024-08 to establish a seven-member Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. The council also approved a $41,500 contract for City Hall landscaping, adjusted the right of way for Commodore Drive, and approved a Norfolk Southern lease assignment. A contract for an opioid fund billboard was also approved.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-08 establishing Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Right of Way adjustments for Commodore Drive (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2024-23 City Hall Landscaping to Dixie Lawn & Landscaping Inc. for $41,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Norfolk Southern lease assignment (unanimous)
• Approved Opioid Fund Billboard contract (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a procedural pre-council meeting to discuss the upcoming regular council meeting agenda. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of May 21, 2024 council meeting agenda

The Perry City Council held a pre-council meeting to review items for the upcoming regular session. No final votes were taken, but the council reached a consensus to delay a decision on the 'Orchard on Main' study until staff reports are complete. Staff recommended approving a $41,500 landscaping bid and a Norfolk Southern lease assignment for review in the next meeting.

• Consensus reached to wait for staff reports before deciding on Orchard on Main study (4-2)
• Staff recommended awarding City Hall landscaping bid to Dixie Lawn Landscaping Inc for $41,500
• Staff recommended approving Norfolk Southern lease assignment for $1,900 annual amount
• Council discussed increasing compensation for Planning Commission and City Council members
• Meeting adjourned unanimously at 5:39 p.m.

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review the draft strategic plan, discuss CAPRA certification, and hear departmental budget hearings for Fire, Police, Economic Development, and Community Development. They will also discuss downtown ADA connections, bike rack locations, the Commodore Drive Extension Project, and a stormwater basin study.

• Review of draft updated strategic plan and strategies
• Departmental budget hearings for Fire & Emergency Services, Economic Development, Police, and Community Development
• Discussion of downtown ADA connections and bike rack locations
• Proposed changes to the Commodore Drive Extension Project
• Main Street/Keith Drive stormwater basin study and estimated engineering costs

The May 20, 2024 work session was mostly review and discussion; no binding votes were recorded except adjournment. Council offered concurrence to create criteria for plaques at Rotary Park, to bid out downtown ADA connections on Ball Street, to proceed with downtown bike racks, to approve changes to the Commodore Drive Extension project (to be voted on at the next meeting), and to proceed with street tree and utility placement in rights-of-way. Council members Jones, Peterson, and Moody said short-term rental monitoring software should be returned to the budget.

• Concurred to create criteria for plaque requests (Rotary Park boardwalk plaque request reviewed)
• Concurred to bid out downtown ADA connections at the Ball Street parking lot
• Concurred to proceed with downtown bike racks at 742 Main Street and 807 Carroll Street; 900 Carroll Street rack to be changed to match
• Concurred to approve Commodore Drive Extension project changes and add the item to the next meeting's agenda for a vote
• Concurred to proceed with street trees and utilities in rights-of-way as outlined
• Councilmembers Jones, Peterson, and Moody stated short-term rental software should be returned to the budget
• Adjourned at 7:26 p.m. (Bynum-Grace motioned, Peterson seconded, carried unanimously)

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two fence-height and accessory-structure variances, and informational hearings on short-term rentals, a rezoning, and two zoning-code amendments. No decisions are final; the commission's recommendations go to the City Council.

• VAR-0045-2024: Variance to increase fence height at 1009 & 1013 Northside Drive (applicant: Dylan Wingate, WCH Homes)
• VAR-0052-2024: Variance to increase accessory structure floor area at 646 Pine Ridge Street (applicant: Kevin Flanagan)
• SUSE-0044-2024: Special exception for short-term rental at 920 Keith Drive (applicants: Terry & Janet Edge)
• SUSE-0048-2024: Special exception for short-term rental at 308 Haven Way (applicant: Whitney Chance)
• RZNE-0054-2024: Rezoning of 1024 & 1026 King Blvd. from R-3 to RM-1 (applicant: Equity Trust Company, FBO)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special exception for Habitat for Humanity to reduce minimum house size at 738 Elaine Street. They will also vote on a water tank agreement with Link Snacks, Inc., award bids for surveillance trailers and a basketball court, and consider a contract to demolish 1201 James Street. Other items include a second reading of a fire recovery services fee ordinance and a first reading to establish a Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board.

• Public hearing on special exception SUSE-0035-2024 for Habitat for Humanity to reduce minimum house size at 738 Elaine Street
• Request for support of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application
• Water tank agreement with Link Snacks, Inc.
• Second reading of ordinance to add fees for fire recovery services
• Bid awards: two mobile surveillance trailers (Bid 2024-19) and Oldfield Park basketball court (Bid 2024-20)

The Perry City Council approved a special exception application for a Habitat for Humanity home at 738 Elaine Street without conditions or a blanket exception, after a public hearing where the Planning Commission and staff had recommended approval with conditions and denial of a blanket exception. Council also approved several bids, contracts, and agreements, including two mobile surveillance trailers for $155,833.00 and a basketball court at Oldfield Park for $86,500.00. A motion to form a flood committee for the Orchard on Main development failed for lack of a second, but administration was given consensus to establish a committee and obtain a quote for a flood analysis study.

• Approved special exception for 738 Elaine Street without conditions or blanket exception (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Glen Starlnecker to Perry Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority (unanimous)
• Approved low-income housing tax credit application support (unanimous)
• Approved water tank agreement with Link Snacks, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-07 amending fire protection code for hazmat response (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2024-19 for two mobile surveillance trailers to Mobile Pro Systems for $155,833.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2024-20 for Oldfield Park basketball court to St. Croix, Inc. for $86,500.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded RIQ 2024-09 for demolition of 1201 James Street to Southern Equipment LLC for $17,500.00 (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre-council meeting to review the agenda for the regular meeting later that day. The agenda lists only procedural items (call to order, roll call, citizens input, council member items, executive session, adjournment) and no specific proposals, ordinances, or contracts for discussion.

Perry City Council held a pre-council meeting on May 7, 2024, to review items for that evening's regular agenda. No substantive decisions were made; staff presented recommendations and the council discussed them, including a Habitat for Humanity request to reduce minimum house size, a $2,837,973 ground storage water tank amendment, and several bid awards. The only vote recorded was to adjourn at 5:30 p.m., which carried unanimously.

• Adjourned the pre-council meeting at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Reviewed SUSE-0035-2024: Habitat for Humanity request to reduce minimum house size at 738 Elaine Street and blanket approval for six neighborhoods; Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions, Administration raised concerns
• Reviewed request for support of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application by Olympia Construction for 72 units on Lect Drive; Housing Team recommends approval
• Reviewed water tank agreement with Jack Link Snacks, Inc. to contribute $240,000.00
• Reviewed second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 5A, Fire Protection, to add Article IV, Special Operations and Response
• Reviewed first reading of ordinance establishing a Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board
• Reviewed Bid 2024-19 for two mobile surveillance trailers; staff recommends Mobile Pro Systems at $155,833.00
• Reviewed Bid 2024-20 for Oldfield Park basketball court; staff recommends St. Croix, Inc. at $86,500.00

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to discuss building codes, expectations for a small area plan, and a request to support a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application. Budget hearings for city departments and outside agencies are also scheduled.

• Discussion of building codes led by Ms. Alisa Neaves
• Small Area Plan expectations presented by Mr. L. Gilmour
• Request for Support of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application by Mr. B. Wood
• Departmental Budget Hearings for City Attorney's and City Clerk's offices
• Outside Agency Budget Discussion with 21st Century Partnership

The May 6, 2024 Perry City Council work session was a discussion-only meeting with no substantive votes recorded. Council heard a request to support a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application by Olympia Construction, Inc. for a 72-unit apartment development on Lect Drive, and reviewed FY25 departmental and outside agency budget requests. Council also discussed a resident's complaint about building code enforcement and a request to waive about $250-$300 per parcel in collection fees on a property at 1405 Lucille Avenue; administration recommended denial and Council offered concurrence to follow normal procedure. The only formal motion was to adjourn, which carried unanimously.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; meeting was discussion-only
• Adjourned at 5:32 p.m. (motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Jones, seconded by Councilmember Albritton, carried unanimously)
• Low-income housing tax credit application for 72 units on Lect Drive discussed; no vote taken
• FY25 departmental budget requests reviewed; no vote taken
• Outside agency budget requests from 21st Century Partnership and Perry Area Historical Society discussed; no vote taken
• Administration recommended denial of request to waive DTSI collection fees for 1405 Lucille Avenue; Council offered concurrence to follow normal procedure
• Resident complaint about building code enforcement regarding drip edge and grading discussed; no action taken
• Request for memorial plaque at Rotary Park noted as subject to final review by Council

Special Called Meeting

The Perry City Council holds a special called meeting to review and discuss the City of Perry Strategic Plan 2023-2027. Department heads present reports on community development, economic development, leisure services, human resources, finance, public works, fire and emergency services, and police. The meeting is not livestreamed but will be recorded and posted on Vimeo.

• Review of City of Perry Strategic Plan 2023-2027
• Departmental reports from Community Development, Economic Development, Leisure Services, Human Resources, Finance, Public Works, Fire and Emergency Services, and Police
• Mayor and Council input session
• Possible executive session and action after executive session

The City Council held a special meeting to review departmental progress and proposed changes to the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. No formal votes were taken on the plan updates; revisions will be executed in May and June for implementation on July 1, 2024.

• Reviewed departmental updates for the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
• Distributed FY2025 budget drafts to Mayor and Council

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance to rezone 1015 Northside Drive from R-2 Single-Family Residential to C-3 Central Business. The council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance to add a Special Operations and Response article to the Fire Protection code, award a demolition bid for 803 Commerce Street, and vote on several resolutions including fee schedule amendments, a property donation, and a surplus declaration. Other new business items include agreements for crime disruptor software, city park cameras, a Fourth of July fireworks contract, fire recovery services, and a water tank agreement with Link Snacks, Inc.

• Second reading and adoption vote on rezoning 1015 Northside Drive (RZNE-0014-2024) from R-2 to C-3
• Award of bid RIQ 2024-08 for demolition of 803 Commerce Street (former PVO Building)
• Resolution to amend the City of Perry Fee Schedule
• Resolution accepting a donation of property from RCS Unlimited Properties, LLC
• Agreement for PM AM Corporation Crime Disruptor Software and city park camera plan

The Perry City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-06 rezoning 1015 Northside Dr from R-2 single-family residential to C-3 central business, and awarded a $23,000.00 demolition bid for 803 Commerce Street to Southern Equipment, LLC. Council also adopted four resolutions, approved a crime-disruptor software agreement, a city park camera plan, an airport authority land transfer, a Fourth of July fireworks contract, and a Fire Recovery USA service agreement. A water tank agreement with Link Snacks, Inc. was tabled until the next meeting to allow time to review contract revisions.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-06 rezoning 1015 Northside Dr (Tax Map No. 0P0020 020000) from R-2 to C-3 (unanimous)
• Awarded demolition bid for 803 Commerce Street (former PVO building) to Southern Equipment, LLC for $23,000.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-22 authorizing Assistant City Clerk to fill City Clerk role in the City Clerk's absence (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-23 declaring certain assets surplus (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-24 accepting a property donation from RCS Unlimited Properties, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-25 amending the City of Perry Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved PM AM Corporation Crime Disruptor Software Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved City Park Camera Plan (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre-council meeting to discuss the agenda for the regular council meeting scheduled for April 16, 2024. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of minutes, and items for review/discussion. No specific items or decisions are detailed in the provided document.

• Discussion of April 16 council meeting agenda
• Citizens with input may address the council

The Pre Council meeting consisted of reviews and discussions of items for the regular council meeting agenda. No substantive decisions or votes were made on the proposed ordinances, resolutions, or contracts.

• Tabled Water Tank Agreement with Link Snacks, Inc. until the next meeting

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss three items: an asset request from In His Glory Praise & Worship Center, a presentation on the Oldfield & Hill Top Small Area Plan Update, and a proposal to create a Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• In His Glory Praise & Worship Center asset request by Mr. L. Gilmour
• Oldfield & Hill Top Small Area Plan Update presentation by Ms. E. Carson
• Proposed Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board by Ms. H. Wharton
• TEC Proposed Bylaws attached for review

The City Council agreed to move forward with the creation of a seven-member Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. Staff also presented a progress report on the Oldfield & Hill Top small area plan and discussed stormwater concerns regarding The Orchard on Main development.

• Concurred to move forward with establishing a Technology and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance from design standards for a property at 530 Perry Parkway (applicant: Mike Horne, Jones Petroleum) and a variance from parking standards at 317 Grand Reserve Way (applicant: Jacob Tuttle). The commission will also consider a preliminary plat for The Orchard on Main at the northeast corner of Keith Drive and Main Street (applicant: Chad Bryant, Bryant Engineering). An informational hearing will be held on a special exception to reduce minimum house size at 738 Elaine Street, requested by Houston County Habitat for Humanity, which is scheduled for a public hearing before City Council on May 7, 2024.

• VAR-0020-2024: Variance from design standards at 530 Perry Parkway (Jones Petroleum)
• VAR-0036-2024: Variance from parking standards at 317 Grand Reserve Way
• PLAT-0032-2024: Preliminary plat for The Orchard on Main, Keith Drive & Main Street
• SUSE-0035-2024: Special exception to reduce minimum house size at 738 Elaine Street (Habitat for Humanity)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on rezoning 1015 Northside Drive from residential to central business. They will also consider second reading of a traffic code amendment, award bids for stormwater facilities and a pickup truck, and discuss a waste management contract amendment.

• Public hearing and first reading on rezoning 1015 Northside Drive from R-2 to C-3 (applicant: WCH Homes)
• Second reading of ordinance to replace temporary traffic regulations and add street closure/impoundment rules
• Award of Bid 2024-01 for Langston Road Regional Stormwater Facility
• Award of Bid 2024-17 for Longbridge Stormwater Pond
• Amendment No. 2 of the Waste Management Contract with Advanced Disposal Services

The Perry City Council unanimously approved a $2.1 million contract for the Langston Road Regional Stormwater Facility and adopted Ordinance No. 2024-05, which updates traffic regulations regarding street closures and vehicle impoundment. The council also approved bids for a stormwater pond maintenance contract and a new pickup truck, while authorizing lease supplements for fiscal year 2024. A rezoning application for 1015 Northside Drive was introduced for first reading but no action was taken.

• Approved $2,108,209.35 bid to Peed Brothers, Inc. for Langston Road Regional Stormwater Facility (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-05 updating traffic regulations and street closure rules (unanimous)
• Approved $165,850.00 bid to Georgia Stormwater Services, LLC for Longbridge Stormwater Pond maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $34,378.00 bid to Phil Brannen Ford for a half-ton pickup truck (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions No. 2024-20 and 2024-21 authorizing FY 2024 lease supplements (unanimous)
• Approved recommended streets for additional 2024 LMIG funding (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 of the Waste Management Contract (unanimous)
• Approved special event application for Pop-up Farmers Market at Hafley Park (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council holds a pre-council work session to discuss the upcoming regular council meeting agenda. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, citizen input, review of the April 2 meeting agenda, council member items, and possible executive session. No specific items, dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed.

• Discussion of April 2, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Citizens with input period
• Council member items
• Possible executive session

The Pre Council meeting consisted of reviews and discussions for the upcoming regular council meeting agenda. No substantive votes were taken on the items discussed.

• Discussed proposed $2,108,209.35 bid for Langston Road Regional Stormwater Facility
• Discussed proposed $165,850.00 bid for Longbridge Stormwater Pond Maintenance
• Discussed proposed $34,378.00 bid for a half ton pickup truck
• Reviewed proposed $772,578.72 lease supplement between GMA and the City of Perry
• Reviewed $376,940.15 in GDOT funding for street resurfacing
• Discussed rezoning of 1014 Northside Drive from R-2 to C-3
• Reviewed ordinance regarding temporary traffic regulations and street closures
• Discussed Waste Management contract amendment to suspend recycling services

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to discuss findings from the Sadie Heights Stormwater Basin Committee, a proposal from the Downtown Development Authority regarding personal transport vehicle parking, a request from the Perry Police Department for the Ag Center to host a skeet shooting competition on April 20, 2024, and a recap of the Middle Georgia Regional Championship. No votes are scheduled.

• Sadie Heights Stormwater Basin Committee findings and cost proposals
• Downtown Development Authority personal transport vehicle parking proposal
• Perry Rotary Club proposed trail extension
• Request by Ag Center to host FFA Skeet Shooting Competition on April 20, 2024
• Claim re Payment Card Settlement Interchange Fee

The Perry City Council concurred with plans to proceed with final design and cost estimates for two stormwater basin options in the Sadie Heights area. They also approved the creation of six personal transport vehicle parking spaces downtown and agreed to submit a claim to recover interchange fees from a class action lawsuit. Additionally, the Council allowed the Ag Center to host an FFA Skeet Shooting Competition and took the Rotary Club's trail extension proposal under consideration.

• Concurred to proceed with final design for Sadie Heights stormwater options ($1.87M and $3.04M estimates)
• Concurred to implement six personal transport vehicle parking spaces downtown
• Concurred to submit claim for payment card interchange fees ($203,730 charged 2004-2019)
• Concurred to allow Ag Center to host FFA Skeet Shooting Competition on April 20
• Took Rotary Club trail extension proposal under consideration
• Community Development to investigate trash receptacle issue at Gatwick Village Apartments

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will consider awarding Bid 2024-14 for the Northwest Sewer Extension and authorizing bonds for water, sewer, stormwater, and fire apparatus improvements. A first reading will be held on an ordinance to establish temporary traffic regulations and street-closing procedures for special events. The council will also discuss traffic calming in Wind River Subdivision Phase 2 and a cost adjustment for the Wooden Eagle Subdivision sidewalks project.

• Bid 2024-14 Northwest Sewer Extension award
• Resolution authorizing bonds for water, sewer, stormwater, and fire apparatus improvements
• First reading of ordinance establishing Temporary Traffic Regulations and street closing for special events
• Traffic calming discussion for Wind River Subdivision Phase 2
• Cost adjustment to Wooden Eagle Subdivision sidewalks project

The Perry City Council awarded Bid 2024-14 for the Northwest Sewer Extension to low bidder Pyles Plumbing & Utility Contractors, Inc. for $888,220.00, and adopted Resolution No. 2024-17 authorizing an intergovernmental contract with the Perry Public Facilities Authority for bonds covering water and sewer additions, stormwater improvements, and fire apparatus. Council also approved traffic calming cushions in Wind River Subdivision Phase 2, a $311,965 engineering services amendment for the East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility, and a $204,057.00 cost adjustment for the Wooden Eagle Subdivision sidewalks project. A request to place a Dogwood Festival banner across Carroll Street failed four to two.

• Dogwood Festival banner placement on Carroll Street failed 4-2 (Peterson and Moody in favor)
• Approved National Day of Prayer event application with conditions (unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan Mosley to Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 4 work session and March 5 meetings (unanimous, with abstentions)
• Approved traffic calming cushions in Wind River Subdivision Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2024-14 Northwest Sewer Extension to Pyles Plumbing & Utility Contractors, Inc. for $888,220.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-17 authorizing intergovernmental contract with Perry Public Facilities Authority for bonds (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-18 declaring a 2016 Ford Explorer surplus (unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a pre-council meeting to discuss the upcoming regular council meeting agenda. No specific items, votes, or proposals are listed beyond procedural steps.

• Discussion of March 19, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Citizens with Input period
• Council Member Items
• Possible Executive Session

The March 19, 2024 pre-council meeting was a discussion-only session to review the agenda for that evening's regular council meeting. Staff presented recommendations on several items, including a $888,220.00 sewer extension bid, a $311,965.00 wastewater engineering amendment, a $204,057.00 sidewalk cost adjustment, traffic calming in Wind River Subdivision Phase 2, and a special event application for the National Day of Prayer. No votes were taken on these items; the only action was adjournment at 5:43 p.m., which carried unanimously.

• Adjourned the pre-council meeting at 5:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including Christmas street pole decorations, a water quality evaluation for Water Treatment Plant No. 2, a Bear Branch lift station analysis, and updates on the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative and Perry Startup Week. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Christmas pole decorations presentation by Mr. L. Gilmour
• Water Treatment Plant No. 2 water quality evaluation by Mr. C. McMurrian
• Bear Branch lift station analysis by Mr. C. McMurrian
• Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative update by Ms. A. Hartley
• Perry Startup Week recap by Ms. H. Wharton

City Council concurred with recommendations to address water quality at Water Treatment Plant No. 2 and approved a $1.6 million interim solution for the Bear Branch lift station. The council also agreed to an annual $30,000 budget for Christmas pole decorations.

• Concurred to spend $30,000 per year for Christmas pole decoration replacements
• Concurred with GWES, LLC recommendations for Water Treatment Plant No. 2 water quality evaluation
• Concurred to move forward with Option C for Bear Branch pump station upgrades at an estimated $1.6 million
• Concurred to locate additional funding for a forcible entry simulator after receiving a $10,000 grant

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold an informational hearing on a rezoning application for property at 1015 Northside Drive, submitted by Dylan Wingate of WCH Homes. The commission will also approve minutes from its February 12 regular meeting and February 26 work session. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Rezoning application RZNE-0014-2024 for 1015 Northside Drive
• Applicant: Dylan Wingate, WCH Homes
• Informational hearing scheduled; public hearing before City Council on April 2, 2024
• Approval of minutes from February 12 and February 26 meetings

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing on a special exception request for a home bakery at 203 Havant Way, and consider bids for natural gas system expansion and cemetery fence installation. The council will also vote on reappointments to the Housing Authority and a second reading of an ordinance repealing the city's unlawful discrimination chapter.

• Public hearing on special exception for home bakery at 203 Havant Way
• Second reading of ordinance repealing Article XIX (Unlawful Discrimination) of Chapter 15
• Bid 2024-15: Natural Gas System Expansion
• Bid 2024-16: Evergreen Cemetery Fence Installation
• Reappointment of three Housing Authority commissioners and appointment to WRATS CAC

The Perry City Council approved several items at its March 5, 2024 meeting, including a $1,004,105.60 bid for natural gas system expansion and a $82,700 cemetery fence project after rejecting two higher bids. The council also approved a special exception application, adopted an ordinance repealing the city's unlawful discrimination article, and agreed to GDOT recommendations for the Hendrix Bridge replacement project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved reappointment of Phyllis Ingram as Resident Board Commissioner of the Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Ed Beckham as Board Commissioner of the Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Chris Kinnas as Chairman of the Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ellen Mazzarella to the WRATS Citizen Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 20, 2024 pre-council and regular council meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-04 repealing Article XIX, Unlawful Discrimination, of Chapter 15 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception Application 0173-2023 with conditions (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2024-15 Natural Gas System Expansion to D Lance Southern, Inc. for $1,004,105.60 (unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session, not a voting meeting. The council will discuss the agenda for the regular March 5 council meeting. No specific items, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting is open to the public and includes a period for citizen input.

• Discussion of the March 5, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Citizens with Input period available
• Possible executive session if required

The March 5, 2024 pre-council meeting was a review and discussion session ahead of the regular council meeting. Staff presented recommendations on a home bakery special exception, traffic calming in Wind River Subdivision Phase 2, a discrimination ordinance repeal, two bid awards, a records management resolution, a temporary construction easement, and a guaranteed maximum price for a ground storage tank. No votes were taken on these items; the only action was adjournment at 5:23 p.m., carried unanimously.

• Adjourned the pre-council meeting at 5:23 p.m. (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2023 financial audit, a proposed solid waste collection agreement, Christmas decorations, and a possible ordinance change on vinyl siding and planned unit developments. No votes are scheduled.

• Presentation of FY2023 Financial Audit by Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs
• Discussion of solid waste collection agreement
• Discussion of Christmas decorations
• Vinyl siding discussion and possible ordinance change
• Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance discussion

At its March 4, 2024 work session, the Perry City Council concurred with administration to move forward with negotiations on two amendments to the Waste Management solid waste collection agreement: having the city take over purchasing totters (trash carts) and eliminating the recycling program entirely, which administration said would cut customers' monthly City Services bill by $3. Council also concurred to proceed with evaluating the city's Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance, and denied a request to allow alcohol at a family reunion using a Rozar Park pavilion. Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-15 stating that an executive session was held to discuss possible litigation; no action was taken in the regular meeting. Most items were discussion only, with administration to return with cost information on Christmas decorations at a later March work session.

• Concurred to move forward with negotiations on Waste Management agreement amendments (city purchases totters; recycling program eliminated)
• Concurred to move forward with evaluating the city's Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance
• Denied concurrence for alcohol use at a Rozar Park pavilion family reunion
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-15 stating the executive session purpose was to discuss possible litigation (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 6:32 p.m. to discuss possible litigation (unanimous); adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
• Adjourned the work session at 6:41 p.m. (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing on revoking Fairbridge Inn Express's license for delinquent lodging taxes, consider bids for a pumper and ladder apparatus, and vote on a resolution opposing loss of asset forfeiture monies. Other items include a first reading of an ordinance repealing an unlawful discrimination article and a contract amendment for the East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility.

• Public hearing on license revocation for Fairbridge Inn Express due to delinquent lodging taxes
• Award of bids for RFP-2024-02 Pumper Apparatus and RFP-2024-03 Ladder Apparatus
• Resolution stating opposition to loss of asset forfeiture monies
• First reading of ordinance repealing Article XIX of Chapter 15 on Unlawful Discrimination
• GMP Amendment Contract for East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 with The Haskell Company

The City Council awarded two contracts to Ten-8 Fire & Safety for a pumper and ladder apparatus. The council also revoked the business license of Fairbridge Inn Express for delinquent lodging taxes and approved a wastewater treatment facility contract amendment.

• Awarded $869,280.00 pumper apparatus bid to Ten-8 Fire & Safety (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,869,299.00 ladder apparatus bid to Ten-8 Fire & Safety (unanimous)
• Revoked business license for Fairbridge Inn Express due to delinquent lodging taxes (unanimous)
• Authorized legal action to collect delinquent taxes from Fairbridge Inn Express (unanimous)
• Approved GMP amendment contract for East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 with The Haskell Company (unanimous)
• Approved addition of two fire apparatuses to FY24 Perry Public Facilities Authority Bond Issuance (unanimous)
• Approved special event application for Food Truck Friday on March 15, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-14 adopting City's Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures (unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a pre-council work session, not a voting meeting. The council will discuss the upcoming regular council meeting agenda and review a city projects map presented by Mr. C. McMurrian. No decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of February 20, 2024 council meeting agenda
• City projects map presentation by Mr. C. McMurrian

The pre-council meeting consisted of reviews and discussions of items for the regular session. No substantive votes or final decisions were made during this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold an informational hearing on a special exception application (SUSE 0173-2023) for property at 203 Havant Way, submitted by Meagan Monserrat. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and standard procedural items. The commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing on March 5, 2024.

• Special exception application SUSE 0173-2023 for 203 Havant Way by Meagan Monserrat
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2024
• Campaign contribution disclosure requirement per O.C.G.A. 36-67A-3 for rezoning opponents

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a special election for a vacant council seat, amending the city fee schedule for natural gas meters, and amending the FY 2024 job classification schedule. They will also discuss proposals for a sewer upgrade at Big Indian Creek at I-75 and water engineering services for Perry Parkway, along with a loan agreement with Houston County.

• Resolution authorizing a special called election for City Council District 2, Post 2
• Resolution amending the City of Perry Fee Schedule for natural gas meter costs
• Resolution to amend FY 2024 job classification schedule
• Big Indian Creek at I-75 sewer upgrade proposal
• Loan agreement with Houston County

The City Council adopted a resolution to hold a special called election for District 2, Post 2 and approved a related intergovernmental agreement with Houston County. The council also approved several infrastructure projects and updated the city fee and job classification schedules.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09 for District 2, Post 2 Special Called Election (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Houston County for 2024 Special Election (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-10 amending City of Perry Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-11 amending FY 2024 Job Classification Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Big Indian Creek at I-75 sewer upgrade proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Perry Parkway Water Engineering Services (unanimous)
• Approved Lease Assignment Agreement Application with Norfolk Southern for PW Yard parcel (unanimous)
• Approved GPC Utility Relocation Agreement (unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a procedural pre-council meeting to review the agenda for the regular council meeting. No specific items, votes, or dollar amounts are listed for discussion.

• Discussion of February 6, 2024 council meeting agenda.

The February 6, 2024 pre-council meeting was a discussion-only session to review the agenda for that evening's regular council meeting. Staff presented items including a downtown wine tasting event, a Southern Natural expansion request, a special election resolution for District 2, Post 2, fee schedule and job classification amendments, a Big Indian Creek sewer upgrade, Perry Parkway water engineering services, a Houston County elections agreement, a Norfolk Southern lease assignment, a Houston County loan agreement, and a utility relocation agreement. No decisions were made; the only action was adjourning at 5:46 p.m. on a motion by Councilmember King, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Jones, carried unanimously.

• Adjourned pre-council meeting at 5:46 p.m. (unanimous)
• No other votes or approvals recorded; items were presented for discussion only

Work Session

The Perry City Council is holding a work session to discuss and review several items, including options for the former Welcome Center property, a GDOT grant opportunity, sewer lateral cleanouts, city Christmas decorations, flood analysis recommendations, a statement of interest process, and a natural gas expansion. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Former Welcome Center property options (103 GCHB Property)
• GDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant opportunity
• Sewer lateral cleanouts discussion
• Flood analysis recommendations, including Sadie Heights Flood Basin memo
• Purchase of additional natural gas (Southern Natural expansion)

The Perry City Council held a work session to review and discuss several administrative items. Staff recommendations were concurred with for selling the former Welcome Center, applying for a transportation grant, expanding natural gas supply, and establishing a Statement of Interest process. The Council also agreed to demolish the vacated PVO building and directed staff to organize a meeting regarding floodplain solutions.

• Concurred to sell former Welcome Center with first right of refusal to GNFA
• Concurred to apply for GDOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant
• Concurred to retain current sewer lateral cleanout process
• Concurred to authorize additional firm natural gas product
• Concurred to adopt new Statement of Interest process for appointed positions
• Concurred to demolish vacated PVO building
• Directed staff to convene group of engineers, developers, and citizens for floodplain solutions
• Directed staff to mail traffic calming notifications to neighborhood residents

Special Called Meeting

The Perry City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss regional stormwater planning and an ISE flood analysis for the Sadie Heights area. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Regional stormwater planning presentation by Mr. C. McMurrian
• ISE flood analysis for Sadie Heights, including a timeline and report presentation

The Perry City Council held a special called meeting on January 22, 2024 to review regional stormwater planning and an ISE flood analysis for the Sadie Heights area. ISE presented findings from a one-hundred-year rain event analysis and recommended steps including not developing four lots in Sadie Heights, using two existing lakes to attenuate flow, berming along Kings Chapel Road, submitting a Letter of Map Revision to FEMA, and raising home elevations. No decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the only motion was to adjourn, which carried unanimously. Council members and residents raised questions and concerns, and Mayor Walker said next actions would be discussed at a future work session.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; meeting was review and discussion only
• Adjourned at 7:00 p.m. (motion by Peterson, second by Jones, carried unanimously)

Pre Council

This is the pre-council work session for the January 16, 2024 regular council meeting. The council will discuss the upcoming meeting agenda, a fire and emergency services recovery program proposal, and a recap of the Buzzard Drop event. No formal votes are expected at this session.

• Discussion of January 16, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Fire and Emergency Services Department recovery program proposal by Asst. Chief K. Crumpton
• Buzzard Drop recap by Ms. T. Clark

The council reviewed upcoming agenda items including several board appointments, rezoning requests, and a historic district establishment. The council concurred to move forward with a funds recovery program for the Fire and Emergency Services Department.

• Concurred to move forward with Fire Recovery USA funds recovery program

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold second readings and votes on three ordinances: rezoning two lots at 206 and 208 Hickory Drive from single-family to multi-family residential, establishing the Washington-Evergreen Historic District, and amending land-use rules to allow mobile food vendor vehicles in C-3 districts. The council will also consider resolutions to declare police equipment surplus and extend a moratorium on development permits in the Stonebridge and Sadie Heights drainage basin, plus appointments to multiple boards and commissions.

• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 206 and 208 Hickory Drive from R-2 to RM-1 (multi-family residential)
• Second reading of ordinance to establish the Washington-Evergreen Historic District
• Second reading of text amendment to allow mobile food vendor vehicles in C-3 districts
• Resolution to extend moratorium on permitting developments in Stonebridge and Sadie Heights drainage basin
• Resolution declaring surplus police equipment (assets 1601, 1606)

The Council adopted three ordinances, including the creation of a new historic district and a zoning change for Hickory Drive. Members also approved an ADA Transition Plan study and filled several appointments for city boards and commissions.

• Established Washington-Evergreen Historic District (Unanimous)
• Rezoned 206 and 208 Hickory Drive from R-2 to RM-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved LMO text amendment for application timelines and C-3 district food vendors (Unanimous)
• Approved contracting Keck & Wood for ADA Transition Plan study (Unanimous)
• Affirmed moratorium on permitting in Stonebridge and Sadie Heights Drainage Basin (5-1)
• Approved IGA with Houston County for Talton Road Utility Relocation (Unanimous)
• Declared certain assets surplus via Resolution No. 2024-07 (Unanimous)
• Appointed members to Historic Preservation, Airport Authority, Main Street, DDA, CVB, Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Public Facilities Authority (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a de-annexation request for property at 2440 and 0 GA Hwy 127 by Centerpoint Church of Georgia, Inc. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair, and approve minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting. A variance application for 904 Commerce Street has been withdrawn by the applicant.

• Public hearing on de-annexation (DE-ANNX-0149-2023) of 2440 and 0 GA Hwy 127 by Centerpoint Church of Georgia, Inc.
• Variance application (VAR-0169-2023) for 904 Commerce Street withdrawn by applicant Craig Wysong, Super Custom Signs
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on three ordinances: rezoning two properties at 206 and 208 Hickory Drive from single-family to multi-family residential, amending the Land Management Ordinance to allow mobile food vendor vehicles in the C-3 district, and establishing the Washington-Evergreen Historic District. The council will also select a 2024 Mayor Pro Tempore, appoint a Director of Leisure Services, adopt a public comment policy, and consider bids and easements.

• Public hearing on rezoning 206 and 208 Hickory Drive from R-2 to RM-1 (Slap Nuts, LLC)
• Public hearing on text amendment to allow motorized mobile food vendor vehicles in C-3 district
• Public hearing on ordinance to designate Washington-Evergreen Historic District
• First reading of ordinances for rezoning, food trucks, and historic district (no action required)
• Resolution appointing Curtis Coates III as Director of Leisure Services

The Perry City Council met January 2, 2024, swore in Councilmembers Willie King and James Moody, and selected Councilmember Robert Jones as 2024 Mayor Pro Tempore. The council awarded a $29,000 bid for the Longbridge Stormwater Pond to Ocmulgee Septic & Sewer, LLC, adopted six resolutions including appointments and acceptance of subdivision infrastructure, and approved an easement agreement with Bear Branch Development, LLC. A change order for ISE related to the Sadie Heights stormwater study was tabled 5-1. Public hearings were held on two applications and a proposed Washington-Evergreen Historic District, with no action taken on first readings.

• Selected Councilmember Robert Jones as 2024 Mayor Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Reappointed James Freeman as Chief Municipal Court Judge and David Smith as Associate Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 4, 5, and 11, 2023 meetings (Moody abstained)
• Allowed Farmers market sign on an existing pole on Ball Street (5-1, Peterson opposed)
• Awarded Longbridge Stormwater Pond bid to Ocmulgee Septic & Sewer, LLC for $29,000.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01 appointing Curtis Coates III Director of Leisure Services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02 Rules of Public Comment Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-03 accepting ownership and maintenance of rights-of-way and infrastructure in various subdivisions (unanimous)

Pre Council

This is a pre-council meeting where the Perry City Council will review the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting. The main discussion item is an update on the Administration building, including a comparison of potential sites and a campus concept. No formal votes are expected at this session.

• Discussion of January 2, 2024 council meeting agenda
• Update on Administration building by Mr. R. Smith
• Attachments: Mayor-Council adjustment to future building plan (7-15-23), Admin Building Pros Cons Site Comparison, Campus Concept

The Perry City Council held a pre-council meeting to review the agenda for their upcoming regular session, including various zoning, infrastructure, and appointment items. Council members also reviewed a proposed campus-style plan for a new city administration building and directed staff to return with a firm proposal.

• Reviewed agenda for January 2, 2024, regular meeting
• Concurred with campus concept for new administration building
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)