Perry public meetings in 2025

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a standard meeting covering call to order, roll call, citizen input, discussion of the agenda, council member items, and possible executive session. No specific agenda items, contracts, or decisions are listed for this date.

The pre‑council meeting discussed agenda items, award recognition, project requests, and contract recommendations, but no formal approvals or rejections were recorded. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss infrastructure updates, including the East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility and 2026 street maintenance grants. The body is also considering a contract for comprehensive plan services and updates to the city fee schedule.

• Resolution to amend fee schedule for locking containers and pickleball court fees
• Contract with Tunnell, Spangler & Associates, Inc. for Comprehensive Plan Services
• 2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants (LMIG) recommended street list and agreement
• Time extension amendment with The Haskell Company for the East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Right of Entry Agreement with Southeastern Site Development, Inc.

The Perry City Council unanimously approved a $222,827 contract with Tunnell, Spangler & Associates for comprehensive plan services. It also adopted a fee‑schedule amendment, approved the Welcome Park placemaking phase‑2 location, extended the wastewater owner‑representative contract, and authorized several grant and agreement items. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $222,827 contract with Tunnell, Spangler & Associates for comprehensive plan services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-72 amending fee schedule for locking containers and pickleball courts (unanimous)
• Approved location request for phase 2 of the Placemaking Project at Welcome Park (unanimous)
• Approved East Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility Owner's Representative Year 3 amendment up to $180,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 LMIG recommended street list (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 LMIG Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 with The Haskell Company for time extension of the wastewater project (unanimous)
• Approved Right of Entry Agreement with Southeastern Site Development, Inc. for Rotary Park easement (unanimous)

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review a professional service contract for the City of Perry Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss a location request for phase 2 of the Placemaking Project at Welcome Park.

• Professional Service Contract with Tunnell, Spangler & Associates, Inc. for the City of Perry Comprehensive Plan
• Location request for phase 2 of the Placemaking Project at Welcome Park

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-71 stating the purpose of the executive session was to discuss real estate, with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the work session also carried unanimously. Votes on the TSW comprehensive‑plan contract and the Welcome Park Phase 2 placemaking project were deferred to the regular meeting on December 16, 2025.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-71 stating executive session purpose (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn work session carried unanimously
• Deferred vote on TSW comprehensive‑plan contract to Dec 16 regular meeting
• Deferred vote on Welcome Park Phase 2 placemaking project to Dec 16 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider preliminary plats for two new subdivisions. The body will also review a special exception for multi-family development and a text amendment regarding street requirements.

• Preliminary plat for King’s Landing subdivision on Kings Chapel Road (CCRR Development, LLC)
• Preliminary plat for Cambridge Place subdivision on Cambridge Road (Patriot Development Group, LLC)
• Special exception for multi-family development on Lake Joy Road, Parcel No. 0P41A0 162000
• Text amendment to Section 6-10.2 regarding General Requirements for streets and other rights-of-way

Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on five special exception requests for residential and commercial businesses. The body is also considering a moratorium on liquor stores and a second reading of an ordinance to amend the FY 2025 budget.

• Proposed moratorium on liquor stores
• Second reading of an ordinance amending the FY 2025 Budget
• Resolution to establish the Sewer Connection Fee
• Special exception requests for short-term rental (718-3 Charlse Drive), home daycares (313 Wax Myrtle Way, 219 Rusty Plow Lane), and a cottage bakery (1300 North Avenue)
• Special exception request for a commercial storage facility on South Perry Parkway

The Perry City Council unanimously approved several special‑exception applications, including a short‑term rental and multiple home‑daycare and bakery requests. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑33 amending the FY2025 budget and adopted a resolution establishing a phased sewer connection fee beginning in 2026. A motion to amend the sewer‑fee resolution failed because it lacked a second.

• Approved special exception for short‑term rental at 718‑3 Charlse Drive (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for home daycare at 313 Wax Myrtle Way (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for home daycare at 219 Rusty Plow Lane (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for cottage bakery at 1300 North Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for commercial storage facility on South Perry Parkway (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑33 amending FY2025 Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution establishing sewer connection fee with phased rates (unanimous)
• Motion to amend sewer fee resolution failed due to lack of a second

Pre Council

This is a pre-council meeting consisting primarily of procedural boilerplate. The body will discuss the agenda for the December 2, 2025 council meeting.

• Discussion of December 2, 2025 council meeting agenda

The pre‑council meeting was held on Dec 2, 2025 with a quorum of council members. Several items were discussed, including special‑exception requests, a sewer‑connection fee resolution, a liquor‑store moratorium, and infrastructure acceptance, but no votes or approvals were recorded. The annexation application was withdrawn, requiring no council action. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:20 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Annexation application withdrawn – no action required

Work Session

The Perry City Council will discuss the implementation of a new sewer connection fee and review a legal memo on its legality. Council members will also consider a proposed moratorium on new liquor stores. A response to a letter from resident Peggy Davis will be addressed. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Implementation of Sewer Connection Fee – discussion (Finance Department)
• Legality of Sewer Connection Fee – review of City Attorney memo
• Proposed moratorium on liquor stores (Office of the City Manager)
• Response to Peggy Davis letter (Office of the City Manager)

The council discussed a phased sewer connection fee, its legal basis, and a proposed 180‑day moratorium on new liquor stores, as well as community concerns raised by residents and developers. No votes or formal approvals on these items were recorded during the work session. The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Pre Council is meeting to discuss the agenda for the November 18, 2025 council meeting. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and general discussion items.

• Discussion of November 18, 2025 council meeting agenda

The only action taken was a motion to adjourn the pre‑council meeting, which was seconded and carried unanimously. No other items were decided at this meeting; the remaining agenda items are slated for discussion or vote at the regular council meeting.

• Adjourned pre‑council meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The council will vote on a resolution to appoint Robert Smith as the City Manager. It will also conduct second‑reading votes on a rezoning ordinance that would change five city‑owned parcels at 808 Carroll Street, 1502‑1506 Houston Lake Road, and 531 General Courtney Hodges Blvd to Government Use, and on a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance’s Table of Uses for the C‑3 district. Additional items include a public hearing on an alcohol‑license denial appeal, proposals for a pickleball‑court rental fee and downtown security cameras, and several resolutions and agreements concerning the city budget, a connection fee, and infrastructure projects.

• Resolution to appoint Robert Smith as City Manager
• Second reading of Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE‑0171‑2025) for five parcels to Government Use
• Second reading of text amendment to Land Management Ordinance Table of Uses (C‑3 district)
• Public hearing on 1509 Package LLC alcohol license denial appeal
• Pickleball Court Rental Fee Proposal

The council approved the appointment of Robert Smith as City Manager and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-31 to rezone several city‑owned parcels to Government Use. It also approved a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance, downtown security cameras, a pickleball court rental fee, a public right‑of‑way agreement with a railway, a consent agreement with the Georgia Public Service Commission, and an amendment to Ryland Environmental’s contract. All actions carried unanimously.

• Appointed Robert Smith as City Manager (unanimously)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-31 to rezone city properties to Government Use (unanimously)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-32 text amendment to Land Management Ordinance (unanimously)
• Approved downtown security cameras (unanimously)
• Approved Pickleball Court rental fee proposal (unanimously)
• Approved public right‑of‑way agreement with Georgia Southern and Florida Railway (unanimously)
• Approved Georgia Public Service Commission Consent Agreement (unanimously)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for Ryland Environmental contract (unanimously)

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will review several department updates, including a presentation on downtown security cameras, a proposal for pickleball court rental fees, and a discussion of how to implement a sewer connection fee. Additional items include reports on the Perry Area Convention & Visitors Bureau campaigns, the Downtown Placemaking Master Plan, and an overview of mayor and council board appointments. The items are listed for review and discussion; no formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Downtown security cameras – presentation of placement and request (Perry Police Department)
• Pickleball Court Rental Fee Proposal (Leisure Services Department)
• Implementation of Sewer Connection Fee (Finance Department)
• Downtown Placemaking Master Plan (Economic Development Department)
• Perry Area Convention & Visitors Bureau recent and upcoming campaigns (Bureau)

The council entered an executive session to discuss possible litigation and real estate, then adopted Resolution No. 2025-66 stating that purpose, with unanimous approval. No other items were voted on; the pickleball court rental fee proposal, downtown security camera request, and sewer connection fee implementation were referred to the regular meeting on November 18, 2025. The work session was adjourned unanimously.

• Moved to enter executive session to discuss litigation and real estate (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-66 stating executive session purpose (unanimous)
• Referred pickleball court rental fee proposal to regular meeting on Nov 18 (no vote)
• Referred downtown security camera request to regular meeting on Nov 18 (no vote)
• Referred sewer connection fee implementation discussion to regular meeting on Nov 18 (no vote)
• Adjourned the work session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission held a meeting on November 10, 2025, with a procedural agenda that included no specific items, ordinances, or public hearings.

• No specific agenda items listed
• Meeting held on November 10, 2025

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing on several applications, including a rezoning request for five city-owned parcels to Government Use and a special exception for a residential fitness business at 42 Willow Moss Way. The council will also conduct a second reading of an ordinance to raise the speed limit on a portion of Elko Road from 35 mph to 45 mph. Additional items include a resolution to accept a donated retention pond and a resolution authorizing a lease supplement for a fire apparatus.

• Rezoning of 808 Carroll St, 1502, 1504, 1506 Houston Lake Rd, and 531 General Courtney Hodges Blvd to GU (RZNE-0171-2025)
• Special exception for fitness instruction at 42 Willow Moss Way (SUSE-0155-2025)
• Ordinance to increase Elko Road speed limit from 35 mph to 45 mph (Section 18-5)
• Resolution accepting donation of a retention pond from Buckeye Holding Co. and Greystone Homeowners Association
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease supplement for a fire apparatus

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑30, raising the speed limit on Elko Road from 35 mph to 45 mph. It also approved a special exception for Crystal R. Bateman to operate a one‑on‑one fitness business at 42 Willow Moss Way, and accepted a donation of two city parcels (3.11 acres and 0.63 acres) from Buckeye Holding Co. and Greystone Homeowners Association. Resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute a lease supplement for a fire apparatus and affirming the cemetery‑plot fee schedule were likewise adopted unanimously.

• Approved Christmas at the Crossroads event (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for home‑based fitness instruction at 42 Willow Moss Way (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑30 to increase Elko Road speed limit to 45 mph (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑64 to accept donated property (3.74 acres) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑65 authorizing lease of fire apparatus (unanimous)
• Affirmed Resolution 2025‑60 amending cemetery‑plot fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Landscape Agreement with Dixie Lawn & Landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved Orlo Social Media Agreement pending attorney review (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will meet on November 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 808 Carroll Street. The agenda consists only of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, discussion of the agenda, council member items, and executive session. No specific items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

The council adopted a resolution to accept a donated stormwater pond and greenspace from Buckeye Holding Co. and Greystone Homeowners Association. It also authorized the mayor to execute a lease supplement for the recently purchased fire apparatus. Additional actions included affirming a fee‑schedule correction for cemetery plots, amending the landscape agreement with Dixie Lawn & Landscaping, and pending approval of a new social‑media management contract. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved donation of stormwater pond and greenspace (resolution passed)
• Authorized lease supplement for fire apparatus (resolution passed)
• Affirmed Resolution 2025-60 correcting cemetery fee schedule (resolution passed)
• Amended Landscape Agreement with Dixie Lawn & Landscaping, adding eight properties ($39,300 increase) (resolution passed)
• Social Media Agreement with Orlo pending City Attorney review
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried 5-0)

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will discuss the proposed calendar for its 2026 meetings. The item is presented by Ms. A. Warren of the Office of the City Clerk. No other agenda items have attachments or details.

• Establish Council's 2026 meeting calendar (attachment: 2026 City Council Calendar.pdf)

The council concurred to adopt the proposed 2026 meeting calendar. A motion to enter executive session for real estate and personnel matters was approved unanimously, and Resolution No. 2025-63 stating the session's purpose was adopted. The council unanimously approved Charles Ayer's offer for 44 acres at $54,564.56, including a 30‑foot easement. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous concurrence)
• Enter executive session for real estate and personnel (unanimous)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-63 stating purpose of executive session (unanimous)
• Approve Charles Ayer's offer for 44 acres at $54,564.56 with 30‑ft easement (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre-council meeting to review the agenda and discuss additional wall options for the Flint Energies mural project. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.

• Discussion of October 21, 2025 council meeting agenda
• Review of Flint Energies mural project wall options
• Public comment period scheduled
• Executive session to follow if required

The council voted to repeal Resolution 2022-49, allowing the sale of the remaining 263 plots at Woodlawn Cemetery. It also approved a fee‑schedule amendment setting the price of cemetery plots at $1,400. Several resolutions accepting ownership and maintenance of rights‑of‑way for specific streets were adopted, while the pickleball‑court rental fee proposal was tabled for further review. The council concurred to refer the Flint Energies mural project to the regular meeting for a formal vote and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Repealed Resolution 2022-49 and approved sale of 263 Woodlawn Cemetery plots
• Amended city fee schedule to set cemetery plot price at $1,400
• Adopted resolution accepting ownership and maintenance of Lavender Lane right‑of‑way in Remington Chase Subdivision
• Adopted resolution accepting ownership and maintenance of Overton Drive right‑of‑way in Bankstone Landing
• Tabled proposal for rental fees for new pickleball courts pending policy review
• Concurred to refer Flint Energies mural project to regular meeting for formal vote
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will meet to vote on a rezoning request and discuss infrastructure maintenance for three subdivisions. The body will also consider changes to cemetery plot fees and speed limits on Elko Road.

• Second reading of rezoning for 2002 Kings Chapel Road from Office Institutional to RM-2 Multi-Family Residential
• First reading of ordinance to increase speed limit on a portion of Elko Road from 35 mph to 45 mph
• Resolution to amend the City of Perry Fee Schedule for cemetery plots
• Acceptance of right-of-way and infrastructure for The Preserve at Agricultural Village, Remington Chase, and Bankstone Landing
• Resolution regarding the sale of cemetery spaces in Woodlawn Cemetery

The Perry City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑29, rezoning 2002 Kings Chapel Road from Office Institutional to RM‑2 multi‑family residential. It also approved the deobligation of Flint Energies mural funds, repealed a prior ban on Woodlawn Cemetery plot sales, and set the cemetery plot price at $1,400. Several infrastructure ownership resolutions and community event approvals were adopted unanimously, and funding assistance for a waterline conflict was granted.

• Approved Perry Arts Council Drum Circle event on Nov 8 (unanimous)
• Approved Perry Arts Council Caroling Downtown event on Dec 12 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑29 rezoning 2002 Kings Chapel Rd to RM‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved deobligation of Flint Energies mural funds (3‑1 vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑57 accepting right‑of‑way ownership in Remington Chase Subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑58 accepting right‑of‑way ownership in Bankstone Landing (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑59 repealing 2022‑49 and approving sale of Woodlawn Cemetery plots (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑60 setting cemetery plot price at $1,400 (unanimous)

Work Session

The posted agenda for the Perry, Georgia work session on 2025-10-20 contains no specific items, only placeholder sections and boilerplate text. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

Special Called Meeting

The City Council will meet for a special called meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is scheduled for the purpose of discussing personnel matters regarding Mayor Randall Walker.

• Executive Session for personnel - Mayor Randall Walker

The council entered an executive session at 4:10 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. Councilmember King moved, and the council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025‑62 stating the purpose was personnel. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Moved to adjourn special meeting and enter executive session for personnel – carried unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑62 stating purpose was personnel – carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:45 p.m. – carried unanimously

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council meeting will hold a public hearing on several special exception applications, including short‑term rentals and a housing size reduction. A rezoning ordinance (RZNE‑0137‑2025) will receive its first reading to change 2002 Kings Chapel Road from Office Institutional to Multi‑Family Residential, though no council action is required. Additional items include a speed‑limit modification request, a benefit proposal for 2026, and approval of the Southern Sky Fireworks contract.

• First reading of Rezoning Ordinance RZNE‑0137‑2025 to rezone 2002 Kings Chapel Road from OI to RM‑2 (no action required).
• Public hearing on Special Exception SUSE‑0121‑2025 for a short‑term rental at 408 Haddenham Court.
• Public hearing on Special Exception SUSE‑0122‑2025 to reduce minimum house size at 1113 Jewell Drive.
• Request to modify the speed limit on a city street (Memo Speed Limits_001).
• Approval of Southern Sky Fireworks contract (Southern Sky Fireworks Contract for City Council Approval).

The council voted unanimously to take ownership of the Greystone stormwater pond and provide ongoing maintenance and tree planting. Several special event applications were also approved, including the Family RV Association Concert, Sweet Evelyn's Watch Party, the Dogwood Festival 5K run, and the Dogwood Festival with conditions on banners and bleachers. The Southern Sky Fireworks contract for the 2026 Buzzard Drop was approved for $5,000, and the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes were adopted.

• Approved ownership and maintenance of Greystone stormwater pond (unanimous)
• Approved Family RV Association Community Concert special event (unanimous)
• Approved Sweet Evelyn's Watch Party special event (unanimous)
• Approved 37th Annual Dogwood Festival with conditions (no banners, no bleachers) (5-1)
• Approved Dogwood Festival 5K Run special event (unanimous)
• Approved Southern Sky Fireworks contract for $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2025 work session and related meetings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 16, 2025 pre‑council and regular meetings (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council pre‑meeting on October 7, 2025 consists only of standard procedural steps such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, and discussion of the agenda itself. No specific items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

The council agreed to table the proposed speed‑limit change until October 21, 2025. At the end of the meeting, Councilmember Jones moved to adjourn, which was seconded by Councilmember King and carried unanimously.

• Tabled speed limit modification request (pending until Oct 21, 2025)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on several land use items. Items include rezoning multiple city‑owned parcels to Government Use, preliminary plats for new subdivisions on Perry Parkway and Kings Chapel Road, and special exceptions for a residential business and a home daycare. The commission will also review an old rezoning request to create a Planned Unit Development and two ordinance amendments.

• RZNE-0171-2025: Rezone City of Perry owned properties to Government Use at 808 Carroll St, 1502 Houston Lake Rd, 1504 Houston Lake Rd, 1506 Houston Lake Rd, and 531 Gen. Courtney Hodges Blvd.
• PLAT-0173-2025: Preliminary plat for subdivision of property on Perry Parkway (Parcel No. 0P41A0 163000) – applicant Chad Bryant, Bryant Engineering.
• PLAT-0174-2025: Preliminary plat for Kings Landing Subdivision on Kings Chapel Road (Parcel No. 0P0490 044000) – applicant CCRR Development, LLC.
• SUSE-0155-2025: Special exception for residential business at 42 Willow Moss Way – applicant Crystal R. Bateman.
• RZNE-0145-2025 (old business): Rezone 135 Faye Circle, 1303 Julianne Street, and 1214 Jewell Drive from C‑2, R‑1, R‑2 to Planned Unit Development – applicant Chuck Thomas, Masterpiece Construction.

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will discuss several items, including a request to modify speed limits on two city streets presented by Police Chief A. Everidge. Other topics include an update on the Flint Energies Rural Mural Project, a rate study presentation, a 2026 employee benefit proposal, and the sale of space in Woodlawn Cemetery. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are for review and discussion.

• Request to modify speed limits on two streets (Police Department)
• Woodlawn Cemetery space sales (Office of the City Manager)
• Update on Flint Energies Rural Mural Project (Economic Development)
• Rate study presentation (City Attorney)
• 2026 employee benefit proposal (Human Resources)

The council concurred to submit the Commerce Street speed‑limit reduction to the Department of Transportation and to bring the Elko Road speed‑limit increase to a formal vote at the next regular meeting. It also agreed to refer the 2026 employee benefits transition and the reopening of 263 Woodlawn Cemetery plots to the October 21 regular meeting for formal votes. A resolution noting that the executive session was held to discuss litigation was adopted unanimously.

• Concurred to submit Commerce Street speed‑limit reduction (45 mph to 30 mph) to DOT
• Concurred to bring Elko Road speed‑limit increase (35 mph to 45 mph) to formal vote at next meeting
• Concurred to refer 2026 benefits package transition to Athem Blue Cross Blue Shield to October 21 meeting for vote
• Concurred to reopen 263 Woodlawn Cemetery plots for sale, to be amended at October 21 meeting
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑56 stating executive session purpose was litigation discussion (unanimous)
• Garbage collection transition to Ryland effective Oct 20 2025 (notice sent to residents)
• Mayor Walker moved to enter executive session to discuss litigation (unanimous)
• Council adjourned work session at 7:57 p.m. (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre‑council meeting on September 16, 2025. The agenda consists of routine items such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, and a discussion of the meeting agenda itself. No specific items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for review, and the agenda notes “No Item Selected.”

• No items selected for discussion or decision

The September 16, 2025 pre‑council meeting concluded with Councilmember Albritton moving to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Jones, and the motion carried unanimously. No substantive approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 millage rate and consider a resolution to set the 2025/2026 millage rate. The meeting also includes a second reading of an amendment to the Land Management Ordinance for self‑service vending units, a bid award for a backup generator at the Tucker Road Water Treatment Plant, and a resolution to accept ownership of rights‑of‑way and infrastructure in Agricultural Estates Phase I. Additional items cover a monument sign for Creekwood Park.

• Public Hearing to establish the 2025 Millage Rate
• Second Reading of ordinance amending the Land Management Ordinance for self‑service vending units
• Award of Bid No. 2026-02 for a backup generator for Tucker Road Water Treatment Plant
• Resolution accepting ownership and maintenance of rights‑of‑way in Agricultural Estates Phase I
• Creekwood Park monument sign proposal

The Perry City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025‑54 establishing the 2025/2026 millage rate at 12.697 mills. In the same meeting the council approved a downtown audio speaker system, a land‑management ordinance amendment, a revised railroad agreement, a $385,500 backup generator contract for the Tucker Road Water Treatment Plant, ownership of rights‑of‑way in Agricultural Estates Phase I, a Creekwood Park monument sign, and a parking‑lot rental agreement for a CDL driving school. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved downtown audio and speaker system (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑28 amending definition of Self‑Service Vending Units (unanimous)
• Approved revised railroad agreement for Wastewater Treatment Facility (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 2026‑02 for backup generator to Sellers Electrical Contracting, Inc. for $385,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑54 establishing 2025/2026 millage rate at 12.697 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑55 accepting ownership/maintenance of rights‑of‑way in Agricultural Estates Phase I (unanimous)
• Approved Creekwood Park monument sign (unanimous)
• Approved Georgia National Fairgrounds parking‑lot rental for CDL driving school agreement (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session includes a public hearing to establish the 2025 millage rate, with accompanying notices of a property tax increase and a five‑year historical report. The Public Works Department will discuss stormwater pond maintenance, referencing a maintenance report and a cost spreadsheet. Both items are slated for discussion; no final actions are recorded in this agenda.

• Public hearing to establish the 2025 millage rate (property tax increase)
• Review of stormwater pond maintenance by the Public Works Department

The council moved to enter executive session to discuss a possible real‑estate acquisition and adopted Resolution No. 2025‑53 stating that purpose. It also voted unanimously to redeem 1044 Greenwood Circle to preserve a nuisance‑abatement lien. The work session was then adjourned unanimously.

• Moved to enter executive session to discuss possible real estate acquisition (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑53 stating purpose of executive session (unanimous)
• Redeemed 1044 Greenwood Circle to preserve nuisance‑abatement lien (unanimous)
• Adjourned the work session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development applications. Items include preliminary plats for The Preserve at Agricultural Village Section 4 and Willow Brook, multiple special‑exception requests for short‑term rentals and a reduced house size, and rezoning proposals—including a conversion of three parcels (135 Faye Circle, 1303 Julianne Street, 1214 Jewell Drive) to a Planned Unit Development and a change of 2002 Kings Chapel Road from OI to RM‑2.

• Preliminary plat for The Preserve at Agricultural Village Section 4 (Moss Oak Road) – PLAT‑0112‑2025
• Preliminary plat for Willow Brook (Valley Drive) – PLAT‑0141‑2025
• Special exception to reduce minimum house size at 1113 Jewell Drive – SUSE‑0122‑2025
• Special exceptions for short‑term rentals at 408 Haddenham Court, 603 Woodland Drive, 1614 Marshall Circle, and 314 Grayton Way – SUSE‑0121‑2025, SUSE‑0133‑2025, SUSE‑0135‑2025, SUSE‑0142‑2025
• Rezoning of 135 Faye Circle, 1303 Julianne Street, and 1214 Jewell Drive to Planned Unit Development – RZNE‑0145‑2025 (also rezoning of 2002 Kings Chapel Road OI→RM‑2 – RZNE‑0137‑2025)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the 2025 millage rate for property taxes. Council members will also consider a rezoning ordinance for the Kings Chapel Road and Coventry Court area, award a bid for Bear Branch Pump Station upgrades, and adopt several resolutions including a new police crimes analyst position and the acceptance of a donated retention pond. Additional items include a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance for self‑service vending units and appointments to city boards.

• Public hearing to establish the 2025 Millage Rate (property tax increase)
• Second reading and adoption of rezoning ordinance for Kings Chapel Road and Coventry Court (OI, Office Institutional, and R-2 to RM-2 Multi‑Family Residential)
• Award of Bid No. 2025-31 for Bear Branch Pump Station Upgrades Phase 1 Force Main
• Resolution to add a Police Crimes Analyst to the FY 2026 job classification schedule
• Resolution to accept a donation of a retention pond from KKLN Properties, LLC

The council unanimously appointed Robert Smith as Acting City Manager and approved several key actions, including a $1.036 million contract for the Bear Branch Pump Station upgrades, rezoning two parcels for multifamily housing, and granting a home daycare special exception. Additional approvals covered a new police crime analyst position, a property donation from KKLN Properties, and the appointment of Dr. Lenin Rodriguez to the Technology & Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. All motions passed unanimously.

• Appointed Robert Smith as Acting City Manager (unanimous)
• Awarded Bear Branch Pump Station Phase 1 contract to LaKay Enterprises, $1,036,263 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑27 rezoning Kings Chapel Rd & Coventry Ct to RM‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for home daycare at 216 Warhawk Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑49 adding Police Crime Analyst series (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑51 accepting 2.14‑acre property donation from KKLN Properties (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Lenin Rodriguez to Technology & Entrepreneurship Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 28 to Maintenance & Management Services Agreement with Inframark (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre-council meeting on September 2, 2025, to review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. The session will include citizen input, council member items, and a possible executive session. No specific agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of September 2, 2025 council meeting agenda
• Citizens with Input
• Council Member Items
• Executive Session (If required)
• Action After Executive Session (As needed)

The Perry City Council met for a pre‑council session and reviewed several items, including a signage request, ordinance amendments, bid recommendations, and appointment proposals. No substantive actions were approved or denied during the meeting. Councilmember Jones moved to adjourn, Councilmember Bynum‑Grace seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

• Adjourned pre‑council meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to declare certain assets surplus and a second‑reading of a rezoning ordinance for property at Kings Chapel Road and Coventry Court. The council will also review a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance on sign standards, award a gym‑membership contract to FitCo, and vote on an amendment request for upgrades to the Bear Branch Pump Station.

• Second reading of Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE‑0091‑2025) to change OI/Office Institutional and R‑2 Single‑Family Residential to RM‑2 Multi‑Family Residential at Kings Chapel Road and Coventry Court
• Second reading of a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance to update wall, canopy, and sign area calculations (Sign Standards)
• Resolution declaring certain city assets as surplus
• Approval of the agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for installation of facilities for the Wastewater Treatment Facility project
• Amendment request for Bear Branch Pump Station upgrades

The council approved several calendars, projects, and grants, all unanimously. It amended a rezoning ordinance to prohibit access to Coventry Court and scheduled a second reading. The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-26 updating wall and canopy sign regulations. Additional approvals included a mutual‑aid agreement, a wastewater‑treatment facility agreement, and various infrastructure upgrades.

• Approved 2026 Special Events Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Placemaking Project at Welcome Park with musical instruments (unanimous)
• Approved Flint Energies Rural Mural Grant $10,000 for Perry Players building (unanimous)
• Amended rezoning ordinance to add no‑access condition for Coventry Court (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-26 amending Land Management sign standards (unanimous)
• Approved special mutual aid agreement between Houston County and City of Perry (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway for wastewater treatment facility installation (unanimous)
• Approved Big Indian Creek at I-75 sewer upgrade (unanimous)

Pre Council

This meeting is a pre-council session to discuss the agenda for the August 19, 2025, council meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate.

• Discussion of August 19, 2025 council meeting agenda

Councilmember Jones moved to adjourn the pre‑council meeting, Councilmember King seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. No other agenda items were approved, denied, or tabled during this session; they were discussed for future action.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review 2025 goals and objectives. Members will discuss the installation of restrooms at local parks and options for stormwater pond space in the Greystone Subdivision.

• Proposed restroom installations at Heritage Oaks Park, the park at Langston Road, and the Heritage Oaks Park dog park
• Discussion of stormwater pond space options for Greystone Subdivision
• Update on 2025 Goals and Objectives
• Presentation regarding a Georgia Trend article

The council concurred to release bids and fund the construction of restrooms at Heritage Oaks Park and the Langston Road area park, and to build a dog park at Heritage Oaks, using SPLOST 2024 funds. The council also adopted Resolution No. 2025-46 and entered an executive session, unanimously, to discuss a possible real‑estate acquisition. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved concurrence to release bids for restrooms at Heritage Oaks Park (unanimous)
• Approved concurrence to release bids for restrooms at Langston Road area park (unanimous)
• Approved construction of a dog park at Heritage Oaks Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-46 to discuss possible acquisition of real estate (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn work session and enter executive session for real‑estate discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

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

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will consider several items, including a special exception for a short‑term rental, a rezoning request for a property at Kings Chapel Road and Coventry Court, and a text amendment to sign standards in the Land Management Ordinance. The council will also review award of two construction bids, a resolution to amend the city fee schedule, and approvals to join the national opioid settlement with multiple manufacturers. No council action is required for the first‑reading rezoning and sign‑standard ordinances.

• Special exception request for short‑term rental at 1726 Greenwood Circle (SUSE‑0065‑2025)
• Rezoning request to change Kings Chapel Rd & Coventry Court property to RM‑2 (RZNE‑0091‑2025)
• Text amendment to Land Management Ordinance sign standards (TEXT‑0084‑2025)
• Award of Bid No. 2025‑24 for East Regional Force Main
• Approval to participate in the national opioid settlement with multiple manufacturers

The council denied a special‑exception request for a short‑term rental at 1726 Greenwood Circle by a 4‑to‑2 vote. It also approved several community and infrastructure items, including the Artisan Pop‑up series, veterans banner sale, two construction contracts, fee‑schedule changes, a public‑nuisance abatement, and participation in the national opioid settlement. All motions passed unanimously except the denial.

• Denied Special Exception Application 0065-2025 for short‑term rental (4-2 vote)
• Approved Artisan Pop‑up series for Perry Farmers Market (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Banner sale request (unanimous)
• Awarded East Regional Force Main bid to Helix Grading & Utility LLC for $1,359,356.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Airport Storm Drainage Outlet bid to Coggins Construction LLC for $64,572.61 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑44 amending City fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑45 abating public nuisance at 1520 Houston Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved participation in National OPIOID Settlement with multiple manufacturers (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council held a pre‑council meeting on August 5, 2025. The agenda consisted only of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, and discussion of the meeting agenda. No specific items, contracts, or ordinances were presented for decision. No attachments or items were selected for action.

The council moved the pre‑council meeting into executive session to consider a possible real‑estate purchase. A resolution (No. 2025‑43) stating that purpose was adopted unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to adjourn pre‑council and enter executive session on real estate acquisition – carried unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑43 stating purpose of executive session – carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the pre‑council meeting – carried unanimously

Work Session

The Perry, Georgia board will hold a work session on August 4, 2025. The agenda contains no specific items, resolutions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be procedural only.

Pre Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the agenda for the July 15, 2025 council meeting.

• Discussion of July 15, 2025 council meeting agenda

Mayor Randall Walker called the pre‑council meeting to order and a quorum was present. Council members discussed agenda items, including a rezoning request, several bid recommendations, and community event proposals, but no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:17 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

Council Meeting

The council will conduct a second reading of Ordinance RZNE-0070-2025 to rezone 606 Ball Street from M-2 General Industrial to C-1 Highway Commercial. It will also consider the award of the Municipal Solid Waste Collection and Commercial Dumpster Services contract (RFP 2025-02). New business includes bids for Stonegate Trail culvert replacement and Perry Rozar Park soccer fields, and resolutions on rights‑of‑way ownership, the FY 2026 job classification schedule, and condemnation of land at 401 Amberly Court.

• Rezoning Ordinance RZNE-0070-2025 for 606 Ball Street
• Award of Municipal Solid Waste Collection contract (RFP 2025-02)
• Bid No. 2025-35 for Stonegate Trail Culvert Replacement
• Bid No. 2025-36 for Perry Rozar Park Soccer Fields
• Resolution to adopt FY 2026 Job Classification Schedule

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑25 rezoning 606 Ball Street from General Industrial to Highway Commercial (5‑1). It approved several contract awards, including the municipal solid waste collection contract to Ryland Environmental and two construction bids totaling $1,385,046.67. The council also adopted three resolutions on rights‑of‑way ownership, FY 2026 job classification schedule, and land condemnation.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑25 rezoning 606 Ball Street (5‑1)
• Approved RFP 2025‑02 municipal solid waste contract to Ryland Environmental (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 2025‑35 Stonegate Trail culvert replacement to Buxton Construction $804,546.67 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 2025‑36 Perry Rozar Park soccer fields to McWright LLC $580,500.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑40 accepting ownership of rights‑of‑way in Avington Glenn subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑41 amending FY 2026 Job Classification Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑42 condemning lands relative to 401 Amberly Court (unanimous)
• Approved Powell Encroachment Agreement for 100 Mateo Cante Court (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will review the Solid Waste RFP (2025‑02) vendor information, discuss amenities for the City Pocket Parks, consider a request for concurrence on a gym RFP for city employees, and examine possible revisions to the July 2025 Purchasing Policy. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion and review.

• Review of Solid Waste RFP 2025‑02 vendor proposals (Public Works)
• Follow‑up discussion on City Pocket Parks amenities (Public Works)
• Request for concurrence on RFP to build a gym for city employees (Human Resources)
• Discussion of possible revisions to the July 2025 Purchasing Policy (Finance)

The council voted unanimously to move the work session into executive session to discuss a possible acquisition of real estate. The council also unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025‑39 stating the purpose of that executive session. Additionally, the council concurred to release an RFP for city employee gym memberships and to amend the city purchasing policy as recommended by staff.

• Entered executive session to discuss possible acquisition of real estate (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑39 stating purpose of executive session (unanimous)
• Concurred to release RFP for city employee gym memberships
• Concurred to amend purchasing policy per staff recommendation
• Adjourned the work session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a preliminary plat for a development on Langston Road. The body will also provide recommendations on a rezoning request and two text amendments to city codes.

• PLAT-0082-2025: Preliminary plat for The Grove at Langston Springs on Langston Road
• RZNE-0091-2025: Rezone property at Kings Chapel Road and Coventry Court from OI & R-2 to RM-2
• SUSE-0065-2025: Special exception for short-term rental at 1726 Greenwood Circle
• TEXT-0084-2025: Update standards for nonresidential signs and sign area calculations
• TEXT-0085-2025: Amend definition of Self-Service Vending Units

Pre Council

The Perry City Council pre‑meeting will cover standard procedural steps such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, agenda discussion, council member items, and executive session. No specific agenda items, contracts, or ordinances are listed, and the agenda notes "No Item Selected" with no attachments. The meeting is purely administrative.

The only formal action recorded was the motion to adjourn the meeting, which was carried unanimously. No other agenda items were voted on or formally decided during this pre‑council session.

• Adjourned pre‑council meeting (unanimous vote)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 606 Ball Street, changing the property from M-2 General Industrial to C-1 Highway Commercial. The council will also conduct the first reading of the rezoning ordinance, which requires no immediate action. Additional agenda items include award of bids for municipal solid waste collection and Bear Branch Pump Station Phase II upgrades, and several resolutions such as appointing a new Director of Community Development and extending a vending‑machine moratorium. An MOU between Georgia Military College and the Perry Police Department is also presented for consideration.

• Public hearing on rezoning request RZNE-0070-2025 for 606 Ball Street
• First reading of rezoning ordinance RZNE-0070-2025 (no council action required)
• Award of bid for RFP 2025-02 Municipal Solid Waste Collection & Commercial Dumpster Services
• Award of bid for Bear Branch Pump Station upgrades phase II (Bid 2025-32)
• Resolution appointing Joseph Duffy as Director of Community Development

The council approved a $1,454,948 contract to Helix Grading & Utility for Bear Branch Pump Station Phase II upgrades. It also appointed Joseph Duffy as Director of Community Development, extended the self‑service vending‑machine moratorium by 60 days, and approved several agreements and resolutions, including a partnership with Georgia Military College.

• Awarded $1,454,948 contract to Helix Grading & Utility for Bear Branch Pump Station Phase II (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Duffy as Director of Community Development (unanimous)
• Extended self‑service vending‑machine moratorium 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Military College partnership MOU with Perry Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved Developer Agreement with Patriot Group Development, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Encroachment Agreement for Bear Branch Force Main (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution accepting ownership of rights‑of‑way in The Preserve at Agricultural Village (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting amicus brief in Chang v. Milton (unanimous)

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review staff recommendations and technical memos. Discussions include waste management, park amenities, and infrastructure updates.

• Staff recommendation for Solid Waste RFP 2025-02
• Discussion of amenities for City Pocket Parks
• Review of GWES Lemley Pump Station Tech Memo
• Discussion of a Proposed Redevelopment District

The council concurred to upgrade the Lemley Pump Station with a 5‑hp pump upgrade costing $175,000 and to begin a short‑term improvement project costing $720,000. Council members also concurred to implement the proposed Exit 136 Sam Nunn Boulevard redevelopment district, noting it will not raise taxes. Staff were authorized to obtain cost estimates for slide installations in pocket parks. The session was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Lemley Pump Station immediate upgrade (Option 2) – $175,000 (council concurred)
• Approved Lemley Pump Station short‑term improvement (Option 4) – $720,000 (council concurred)
• Approved implementation of Exit 136 Sam Nunn Blvd redevelopment district (no tax increase) (council concurred)
• Approved staff to obtain slide cost estimates for pocket parks (council concurred)
• Motion to adjourn work session carried unanimously

Pre Council

The Perry City Council meeting on June 17, 2025 will cover standard agenda items such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, and a discussion of the meeting agenda. Council members will review FY 2026 revenue figures presented by Mr. L. Gilmour. The meeting also includes a slot for council member items, an executive session if needed, and adjournment.

• Discussion of June 17, 2025 council meeting agenda
• Review FY 2026 revenues – presentation by Mr. L. Gilmour
• Council Member Items
• Executive Session (if required)
• Adjournment

Councilmembers moved to go into executive session to discuss a possible real‑estate acquisition; the motion carried unanimously. After the session, the council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑29 stating the purpose of the executive session, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Motion to enter executive session for real‑estate acquisition discussion carried unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑29 stating purpose of executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a second reading for the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and several land management ordinances. The body will also consider resolutions regarding fee schedules, job classifications, and park improvements.

• Second reading of the FY 2026 Operating Budget
• Annexation and rezoning of property on Airport Road to Residential Townhouse District
• Annexation and rezoning of 130 Mack Thompson Road to Highway Commercial District
• Proposed amendments to the Land Management Ordinance regarding design and lighting standards
• Authorization of engineering services for parking lot improvements at Rozar Park and Creekwood Park

The council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 2025-24) by unanimous voice vote. It denied the annexation of 19.70 acres on Airport Road (3‑2 vote) and approved the annexation of 1.15 acres at 130 Mack Thompson Road (Ordinance No. 2025-21) and its rezoning to a Highway Commercial District (Ordinance No. 2025-22) unanimously. The council also adopted a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2025-23) and amended the City fee schedule (Resolution No. 2025-34) and FY 2026 job classification schedule (Resolution No. 2025-33) by unanimous votes. Additionally, it adopted a resolution to reimburse costs of acquiring vehicles and equipment (Resolution No. 2025-30) unanimously.

• Adopted FY 2026 Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 2025-24) – unanimous voice vote
• Denied annexation of 19.70 acres on Airport Road – vote 3‑2
• Approved annexation of 1.15 acres at 130 Mack Thompson Road (Ordinance No. 2025-21) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 130 Mack Thompson Road to C‑1 Highway Commercial District (Ordinance No. 2025-22) – unanimous
• Adopted Land Management Ordinance text amendment (Ordinance No. 2025-23) – unanimous
• Amended City fee schedule (Resolution No. 2025-34) – unanimous
• Amended FY 2026 Job Classification Schedule (Resolution No. 2025-33) – unanimous
• Adopted resolution to reimburse vehicle and equipment acquisition costs (Resolution No. 2025-30) – unanimous

Work Session

The meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The session appears to be a procedural work session without specific agenda items.

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to decide on the preliminary plat for Walker Farms at Charles Gray Blvd, submitted by Patriot Development Group, LLC. An informational hearing will present a special‑exception request for a short‑term rental at 1726 Greenwood Circle and a rezoning proposal to change 606 Ball Street from M‑2 to C‑1, both to be recommended to City Council. The meeting also includes the introduction of the new Community Development Director, Clifford Cross.

• Public hearing on PLAT‑0069‑2025: preliminary plat for Walker Farms, Charles Gray Blvd (Patriot Development Group, LLC)
• Informational hearing on SUSE‑0065‑2025: special exception for short‑term rental at 1726 Greenwood Circle (Southern Valley Homes, Inc.; tabled until July 7 2025)
• Informational hearing on RZNE‑0070‑2025: rezoning of 606 Ball Street from M‑2 to C‑1 (applicant Randy Dixon)
• Introduction of Clifford Cross as new Community Development Director

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget. Council members will also consider several annexation and rezoning applications for Airport Road, Sunset Avenue, and Mack Thompson Road, as well as a special exception for a short‑term rental. An amended second reading of the ordinance establishing the Downtown Historic District will be reviewed.

• Public hearing for FY 2026 Operating Budget (Mr. M. Worthington)
• Annexation and rezoning of property on Airport Road (ANNX-0040-2025, RZNE-0040-2025)
• Annexation and rezoning of 130 Mack Thompson Road to C‑1 Commercial District (ANNX-0056-2025)
• Special exception application for short‑term rental at 1105 Sunset Avenue (SUSE-0053-2025)
• Amended second reading of ordinance establishing the Downtown Historic District

The Perry City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-20 establishing the Downtown Historic District. It also approved a Kindness Rock Garden at Rozar Park, a drumming circle on City Hall lawn, and a special exception for a short‑term rental. Contracts were awarded to Utilivision, Inc. for water‑tank maintenance and to Tri Scapes, LLC for Creekwood Park pickleball courts.

• Adopted Downtown Historic District ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Kindness Rock Garden at Rozar Park (unanimous)
• Approved Drumming Circle on City Hall lawn Sep 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for short‑term rental at 1105 Sunset Avenue (unanimous)
• Awarded water storage maintenance contract to Utilivision, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded Creekwood Park Pickleball Courts contract to Tri Scapes, LLC for $350,000 (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will hold a pre‑council session on June 3, 2025 to review and discuss the meeting agenda. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision. The session includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, citizen input, and agenda discussion.

The pre‑council meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. after Councilmember Albritton moved to adjourn, Councilmember Jones seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. No formal votes or approvals were recorded for the items listed for review; those matters are slated for discussion at the regular council meeting.

• Adjourned pre‑council meeting (unanimous vote)

Work Session

The Perry City Council will hold a work session to review the FY 2026 budget and discuss proposed design standards for community development.

• FY 2026 Budget Session No. 2
• Perry Area Convention and Visitors Bureau trail project
• Review of proposed design standards
• Perry-Houston County Airport Authority presentation
• Outside agency budget requests

The council agreed to move forward with a land study and final proposal to convert the former Ball Street landfill into an unpaved nature trail. No funding will be required from the city for this project. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion. No other substantive actions were taken during the work session.

• Approved land study and final proposal for Ball Street landfill nature trail
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Pre Council

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. The primary purpose is to discuss the agenda for the May 20, 2025 council meeting.

• Discussion of May 20, 2025 council meeting agenda

The Perry City Council held its pre‑council meeting on May 20, 2025. Councilmember Albritton moved to adjourn, Councilmember Peterson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously at 5:29 p.m. No other actions were formally approved during this session; items discussed included second readings of several ordinances and staff recommendations.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will review second readings for annexation and rezoning ordinances on Airport Road and Sam Nunn Boulevard, and consider establishing a Downtown Historic District. The agenda also includes a professional services agreement for a Heritage Park accessway.

• Second reading of annexation ordinance ANNX-0041-2025
• Second reading of rezoning ordinance RZNE-0041-2025 for Airport Road
• Second reading of rezoning ordinance RZNE-0042-2025 for 2009 Sam Nunn Blvd
• Ordinance establishing Downtown Historic District
• Professional Service Agreement with Keck & Wood for Heritage Park accessway

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑17 to annex three Airport Road parcels into the City of Perry. It also approved three rezoning ordinances (Nos. 2025‑18, 2025‑19) converting the parcels to C‑2 General Commercial District. The Downtown Historic District boundary was amended, removing six properties, with a second reading scheduled for June 3, 2025. Additional unanimous approvals included the 2025 Estimated Rollback Rate, a memorandum with Ocmulgee River Soil & Water Conservation, a service agreement for Heritage Park accessway, and a sewer variance for Pine Needle Park.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-17 annexing Airport Road parcels (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-18 rezoning Airport Road parcels to C-2 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-19 rezoning 2009 Sam Nunn Blvd parcel to C-2 (unanimous)
• Amended Downtown Historic District boundary, removing six properties (unanimous)
• Certified 2025 Estimated Rollback Rate of 12.697 (unanimous)
• Approved memorandum of agreement with Ocmulgee River Soil & Water Conservation (unanimous)
• Approved professional service agreement with Keck & Wood for Heritage Park accessway (unanimous)
• Approved sewer service variance for septic tank at Pine Needle Park (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council held a work session to hear budget presentations from the Police, Fire and Emergency Services, City Attorney, and Human Resources departments. The Public Works department presented downtown landscaping planting priorities. The City Manager’s office presented proposals to adjust the Downtown Historic District. No other items were scheduled.

• Police Department budget hearing
• Fire and Emergency Services Department budget hearing
• City Attorney Department budget hearing
• Downtown landscaping improvements planting priorities
• Consider adjustments to the Downtown Historic District

The council concurred to move forward with three downtown landscaping projects costing $5,000, $6,000 and $3,500. Council also concurred to draft a letter of opposition for Houston Healthcare regarding the proposed emergency room at Houston Lake and Hwy 96. The council entered executive session unanimously to discuss possible real‑estate acquisition and litigation and adopted Resolution No. 2025‑26 stating the purpose of that session. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved downtown landscaping improvements at three sites (costs $5,000; $6,000; $3,500) – Council concurred
• Concurred to draft a letter of opposition for Houston Healthcare on the proposed ER at Houston Lake & Hwy 96
• Moved into executive session to discuss possible real‑estate acquisition and litigation – carried unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑26 stating purpose of executive session – carried unanimously
• Adjourned the meeting – carried unanimously

Special Called Meeting

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is designated for the purpose of personnel matters concerning Mayor Randall Walker.

• Executive session for personnel - Mayor Randall Walker

The council voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters. A resolution (No. 2025-25) stating the purpose of that session was adopted without dissent. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to enter executive session for personnel adopted unanimously
• Resolution No. 2025-25 adopting purpose of executive session (personnel) adopted unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the special called meeting adopted unanimously

Special Called Meeting

The Perry City Council is holding a special called meeting with standard procedural items such as Call to Order, Roll, and Adjournment. The only substantive agenda item is an executive session to discuss personnel matters involving Mayor Randall Walker. No other items were selected or have supporting documents.

• Executive session for personnel – Mayor Randall Walker

The council moved to enter an executive session for personnel matters, and the motion carried unanimously. A resolution (No. 2025-24) stating the purpose of the executive session was adopted unanimously. The council then adjourned the special called meeting unanimously.

• Motion to enter executive session for personnel – carried unanimously
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-24 stating purpose of executive session – carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the special called meeting – carried unanimously

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will meet to review annexation and rezoning requests, including a property on Airport Road and a portion of Mack Thompson Road. The agenda also includes a special exception request for a short-term rental and an informational hearing on updating city design standards.

• Annex and rezone Airport Road property to R-TH district
• Annex and rezone Mack Thompson Road portion to C-1 district
• Special exception for short-term rental at 1105 Sunset Avenue
• Informational hearing on updating non-residential design standards
• Approval of April 7 and April 28 meeting minutes

Pre Council

The Perry City Council meeting on May 6, 2025 is scheduled to run from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 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, discussion of the meeting agenda, council member items, an executive session if needed, and adjournment. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.

• Discussion of May 6, 2025 council meeting agenda

The pre‑council meeting reviewed several special‑exception and rezoning requests, a downtown historic district proposal, multiple bid recommendations, a police drone program resolution, a $6 M sewer loan, and various memoranda of understanding. No votes or formal approvals were recorded for these items. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:25 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will consider several items, including two special‑exception requests for short‑term rentals at 1100 Kenwood Drive and 816 Forest Avenue. First‑reading ordinances for an annexation and two rezoning actions will be presented, though no council vote is required on those. A resolution to adopt the Police Department Drone Program will be voted on, and the council will vote on a $6,000,000 GEFA loan agreement for city financing.

• Special exception application SUSE‑0025‑2025 for a short‑term rental at 1100 Kenwood Drive
• Special exception application SUSE‑0033‑2025 for a short‑term rental at 816 Forest Avenue
• First‑reading annexation ordinance ANNX‑0041‑2025 for parcels on Airport Road
• First‑reading rezoning ordinances RZNE‑0041‑2025 (Airport Road) and RZNE‑0042‑2025 (2009 Sam Nunn Blvd)
• Resolution to approve the City of Perry Police Department Drone Program

The council unanimously approved a $6 million GEFA loan and adopted the police department drone program. It also approved two short‑term rental special exceptions and awarded three construction bids while rejecting one. Additional memoranda of understanding and agreements were also approved.

• Approved Special Exception 0025-2025 for short‑term rental at 1100 Kenwood Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception 0033-2025 for short‑term rental at 816 Forest Avenue (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Kings Chapel sidewalk replacement (unanimous)
• Awarded wastewater treatment facility parking lot expansion bid to Sam Hall & Sons Inc. for $157,435 (unanimous)
• Awarded vehicle maintenance building footings bid to McWright LLC for $37,848 (unanimous)
• Adopted Police Department Drone Program and Policy (Resolution 2025‑22) (unanimous)
• Approved GEFA Loan No. GF2024019 for $6,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved E‑911 Intergovernmental Agreement (unanimous)

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review several departmental items. Discussions include a proposed redevelopment district and a public transit follow-up.

• Proposed redevelopment district
• Public transit follow-up and transit matrix
• USA Pickleball Play It Forward Grant application
• Request to maintain and purchase city greenspace adjacent to 113 Judy Kay Way

The council agreed to await the Middle Georgia Regional Commission transportation study results. It approved moving forward with the USA Pickleball Play It Forward grant application and authorized the city attorney to continue researching the greenspace purchase issue. Council also concurred to investigate a tax allocation district for a mixed‑use redevelopment area. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Concurred to wait for transportation study results (no vote tally provided)
• Concurred to apply for the $50,000 USA Pickleball Play It Forward grant (no vote tally provided)
• Concurred for the City Attorney to continue researching greenspace acquisition and report back (no vote tally provided)
• Concurred to investigate a tax allocation district and plan a mixed‑use redevelopment district (no vote tally provided)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (6:11 p.m.)

Pre Council

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. The primary purpose is to discuss the agenda for the April 15, 2025, council meeting.

• Discussion of April 15, 2025 council meeting agenda

The council voted to adjourn the pre‑council meeting at 5:27 p.m. with a unanimous vote. A resolution was approved to declare two police vehicles surplus for disposal. The council rescinded Resolution 2025‑19 and adopted the 2025 Urban Redevelopment Plan after a public hearing. No city services were requested for the Amrit‑Donthi wedding.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring two police vehicles surplus
• Rescinded Resolution 2025‑19 and adopted the 2025 Urban Redevelopment Plan

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will consider several resolutions, including a surplus asset declaration and the adoption of the 2025 Urban Redevelopment Plan. The meeting also includes a developer agreement with The Loudermilk Group, a request for GDOT LRA funding for street resurfacing, and an alcohol sale proposal for the Adult Cornhole League. Additional items cover appointments, recognitions, and routine public input.

• Resolution to adopt the 2025 Urban Redevelopment Plan for the City of Perry
• Developer Agreement with The Loudermilk Group for Perry Hwy 41 Lift Station
• GDOT 2025 LRA funding request for street resurfacing
• Adult Cornhole League alcohol sale request proposal
• Resolution declaring certain assets surplus

The council unanimously adopted the 2025 Urban Redevelopment Plan, rescinding the prior plan. It also approved a developer agreement with Perry Capitol LLC, secured GDOT funding for street resurfacing, and approved the closure of six parking spaces for a special wedding event. Additionally, the council appointed Rob Ray to the Main Street Advisory Board, declared certain city assets surplus, and denied a request to sell alcohol at adult cornhole league events.

• Approved closure of six parking spaces for Amrit-Donthi Wedding (unanimous)
• Appointed Rob Ray to Main Street Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-20 declaring certain assets surplus (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-21 rescinding 2025-19 and adopting 2025 Urban Redevelopment Plan (unanimous)
• Denied alcohol sales request for adult cornhole league events (unanimous)
• Approved developer agreement with Perry Capitol LLC (Loudermilk Group) (unanimous)
• Approved GDOT 2025 LRA funding for street resurfacing (unanimous)

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will review three department proposals: a downtown landscape design concept from the Public Works Department, a Dia de los Muertos celebration proposal from the Leisure Services Department, and a Northside Drive connectivity plan from the Economic Development Department. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion and input.

• Downtown Landscape Design Concepts – presentation by Ms. A. Fitzner (Public Works Department)
• Dia de los Muertos Celebration Proposal – presentation by Mr. C. Coates (Leisure Services Department)
• Northside Drive Connectivity Plan – presentation by Ms. H. Wharton (Economic Development Department)

The council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025-19 to address possible litigation and real‑estate acquisition. Council members also concurred with the request to obtain cost estimates for downtown landscape improvements and with the Northside Drive Connectivity Plan for future sidewalks and lighting. The Dia de los Muertos celebration was supported, with a request to submit funding details by July 31 2025 before final approval. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-19 on litigation and real estate acquisition (unanimous)
• Concurred to obtain cost estimates and final drawings for downtown landscape design
• Concurred on Northside Drive Connectivity Plan for sidewalks, crosswalks, and lighting
• Supported Dia de los Muertos celebration, pending funding details by July 31 2025
• Motion to adjourn work session carried unanimously

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will consider a variance request for 115 Perimeter Road and a preliminary plat for The Cottages at Courtney Hodges. It will also hear special exception requests for short‑term rentals and several annexation and rezoning applications affecting parcels on Airport Road and Sam Nunn Boulevard. All items are listed for public hearing and commission decision.

• VAR-0024-2025: Variance to reduce setback requirements for 115 Perimeter Road (applicant Chad Bryant, Bryant Engineering, LLC).
• PLAT-0031-2025: Preliminary plat for The Cottages at Courtney Hodges, 319/341 Gen. Courtney Hodges Blvd (applicant Chad Bryant, Bryant Engineering).
• ANNX-0040-2025: Annex and rezone Airport Road Parcel No. 000310 033000 from Houston County R-AG to City of Perry R-TH Residential Townhouse District (applicant Matt Widner, Widner & Associates, Inc.).
• ANNX-0041-2025: Annex and rezone Airport Road parcels 00310 032000, 000310 036000, and portion 000310 033000 from Houston County R-1 & R-AG to City of Perry C-2 General Commercial District (applicant Matt Widner, Widner & Associates, Inc.).
• RZNE-0042-2025: Rezone 2009 Sam Nunn Blvd from R-1 to C-2 (applicant Matt Widner, Widner & Associates, Inc.).

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a second reading of two ordinances: one designating the Swift Street Historic District and another amending City Code Section 4-28 concerning swine. The council will award two bids, one for ADA modifications to the downtown parking lot and another for electrical upgrades to the Vehicle Maintenance Shop. A resolution to adopt the 2025 Urban Redevelopment Plan, pending attorney review, will also be considered.

• Second reading of ordinance establishing the Swift Street Historic District
• Second reading of code amendment to City Code Section 4-28 regarding swine
• Award of Bid 2025-09 for ADA modifications to downtown parking lot
• Award of Bid 2025-27 for electrical upgrade of Vehicle Maintenance Shop
• Resolution to adopt the 2025 Urban Redevelopment Plan (pending attorney review)

The council adopted the Swift Street Historic District designation and amended the city code on swine. It approved a 120‑day moratorium on self‑service vending units, awarded two construction bids, and adopted the 2025 Urban Redevelopment Plan. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-15 designating Swift Street Historic District (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-16 amending City Code §4‑28 on swine (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-17 imposing 120‑day moratorium on self‑service vending units (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2025-09 to Primebuilt Construction Inc for $42,0212.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2025-27 to S & W Sales and Services, LLC for $45,571.28 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-18 accepting infrastructure at Preserve at Agricultural Village (unanimous)
• Approved easement for Georgia Power at 367 AE Harris Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-19 adopting the 2025 Urban Redevelopment Plan (unanimous)

Pre Council

The Pre Council will review the agenda for the April 1, 2025 council meeting. Members will discuss a drone program proposal from the Perry Police Department and a self-service vending moratorium from the Community Development Department.

• Discussion of Perry Police Department drone program
• Discussion of Self-Service Vending Moratorium

The council adjourned the pre‑council meeting at 5:25 p.m. after a unanimous motion. No other actions were approved; items such as the Swift Street Historic District designation, animal code amendment, bid awards, easements, and the urban redevelopment plan were discussed but not voted on. The police department's drone program and the vending‑machine moratorium were deferred for later consideration.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Work Session

The agenda for the Perry, Georgia work session on 2025-03-31 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no concrete proposals, contracts, or decisions. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will conduct second readings of three rezoning ordinances: Langston Road (R-1 to R-3), 1325 Washington Street (C-2 to C-3), and 1017 Northside Drive (R-2 to C-3). A public hearing will consider the designation of the Swift Street Historic District. Additional items include a grant application from Flint Energies Rural Mural, award of bids for a sewer extension and city hall lighting, and a resolution to seek a Congressional Directed Spending Project.

• Second reading: Rezoning Langston Rd, Notting Hill Phase 2 from R-1 to R-3
• Second reading: Rezoning 1325 Washington St from C-2 to C-3
• Second reading: Rezoning 1017 Northside Drive from R-2 to C-3
• Public hearing on designation of Swift Street Historic District
• Award of Bid 2025-22 for Parkway to Ivy Glenn Sewer Extension

Pre Council

This meeting is a pre-council session to discuss the agenda for the March 18, 2025, council meeting. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

• Discussion of March 18, 2025 council meeting agenda

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and community items. Discussion topics include public comment guidelines, a year-end residents' report, and economic development updates.

• Review of Public Comment Guidelines by Ms. B. Newby
• Highlights of the FY 2024 Residents' Report presented by Mr. L. Gilmour
• Request by Ms. T. George to use the City Hall lawn for a Plein Art event and drum circle
• Technology & Entrepreneurship Advisory Board update regarding Perry Startup Week
• Flint Energies Rural Mural Grant Application discussion

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a decision on VAR-0009-2025, a variance to reduce setback requirements for the property at 705 Washington Street. The applicant is JMA Architecture, Inc. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes from February meetings and a notice about disclosure requirements for campaign contributions over $250.

• Public hearing and decision on VAR-0009-2025 variance for setback reduction at 705 Washington Street (applicant JMA Architecture, Inc.)
• Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2025 regular meeting and February 24, 2025 work session
• Announcement of O.C.G.A. 36-67A-3 disclosure requirement for contributions of $250 or more

Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and one special exception for a residential daycare. The body is also considering the adoption of the Northside Drive Small Area Plan and amendments to the city fee schedule.

• Rezoning requests for Langston Road, 1325 Washington Street, and 1017 Northside Drive
• Special exception request for a residential daycare at 137 W River Cane Run
• Resolution to adopt the Northside Drive Small Area Plan
• Resolution to amend the city fee schedule
• Bids for one cargo van (Bid 2025-25) and one Chevy Tahoe (Bid 2025-26)

Pre Council

The Perry City Council will convene at City Hall to review the agenda for the upcoming March 4, 2025 meeting. The session includes a public comment period and a discussion of the agenda items.

• Review of March 4, 2025 council meeting agenda
• Citizens with Input period
• Executive Session (if required)
• Action after Executive Session (as needed)

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will discuss several departmental items, including a public transportation informational presentation and a proposal to expand the transit service area. Other topics include support for a roundabout at SR 127 near Country Club/Champions Way, a gymnasium proposal for the James E. Worrall Center, and updates on traffic control locations and sidewalk improvements.

• Public Transportation Informational Presentation – Ms. E. Carson (Public Transit 2025.pdf)
• Potential expansion of service delivery area – Mr. B. Wood (Expand SDS Memo.pdf)
• SR 127 @ Country Club/Champions Way – support for RCUT – Mr. C. McMurrian (DOC039.pdf, Document3-1.pdf, Doc4.pdf)
• James E. Worrall Center Gymnasium Proposal – Mr. C. Coates (Proposal Budget Bleachers Rozar Park.pdf, Budget Proposal Flooring Rozar Park.pdf, Basketball court floors 1.pdf, Basketball court floors 2.pdf)
• Traffic control locations – Mr. L. Gilmour (Mayor - Council - Traffic control locations - 2-26-25.pdf) and follow‑up on sidewalk improvements (DOC043.pdf)

Pre Council

The Pre Council will review the agenda for the February 18, 2025 council meeting. The session includes a discussion regarding the Economic Development Department and the Northside Drive small area plan.

• Discussion of Northside Drive small area plan

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will conduct second‑reading votes on several rezoning ordinances, including a change for 941 Gardner Drive from wholesale/industrial to mixed‑use and amendments for parcels on Houston Lake Road and Highway 127. Council members will also consider text amendments to the Land Management Ordinance covering pocket park requirements and sign standards in the C‑3 District. A resolution to condemn land at 406 Stonegate Trail will be presented for adoption.

• Second reading of Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE-0154-2024) for 941 Gardner Drive, changing from M‑1 to MUC
• Second reading of Rezoning Ordinance (RZNE-0168-2024) for parcels at 1824 Houston Lake Road, 1904 Highway 127, and Highway 127
• Second reading of Land Management Ordinance amendment to create Pocket Park Requirements (Section 6‑10.14)
• Second reading of Land Management Ordinance amendment to update sign standards in the C‑3 District (Sections 6‑6.3, 6‑9.6)
• Resolution to condemn certain lands relative to 406 Stonegate Trail

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will consider a public hearing on the preliminary plat for The Hills at Brendale, located on Tucker Road and submitted by Dylan Wingate of Patriot Development Group. It will also review informational hearings recommending rezoning of 1325 Washington Street from C‑2 to C‑3 and 1017 Northside Drive from R‑2 to C‑3, as well as a special exception for a residential daycare at 137 W. River Can Run. Routine agenda items include approval of minutes and announcements about disclosure requirements for opponents of rezoning or annexation applications.

• Public hearing (decision) – PLAT-0003-2025: preliminary plat for The Hills at Brendale, Tucker Road (applicant Dylan Wingate, Patriot Development Group)
• Informational hearing – RZNE-0172-2024: rezone 1325 Washington Street from C‑2 to C‑3 (applicant Chad Bryant, Bryant Engineering)
• Informational hearing – RZNE-0173-2024: rezone 1017 Northside Drive from R‑2 to C‑3 (applicant Dylan Wingate, WCH Development)
• Informational hearing – SUSE-0001-2025: special exception for residential daycare at 137 W. River Can Run (applicant Kimberly Williams)
• Announcement: opponents of rezoning/annexation must disclose contributions of $250 or more per O.C.G.A. 36‑67A‑3

Pre Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the agenda for the February 4, 2025 council meeting.

• Discussion of February 4, 2025 council meeting agenda

Council Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance amending the FY 2025 operating budget. It will consider resolutions authorizing an intergovernmental contract and bond issuance to fund water and sewer system upgrades, stormwater facility improvements, and real‑property acquisition. Additional items include a lease for police CID space, a resolution for rights‑of‑way ownership in The Encore Subdivision, and a public hearing on short‑term rental special exceptions.

• Second reading of an ordinance to amend the FY 2025 operating budget
• Resolution authorizing an intergovernmental contract and bond issuance for water, sewer, stormwater improvements and real‑property acquisition
• Resolution to accept ownership and maintenance of rights‑of‑way in The Encore Subdivision
• Lease of 902 Northside Drive for the Police Criminal Investigations Division (pending City Attorney review)
• Public hearing on special exception applications for short‑term rentals at 204 Amherst Street, 414 Frank Satterfield Road, 223 East River Cane Run, and 226 Black Hawke Lane

Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review police department safety and technology, public works infrastructure, and city planning. The session includes a discussion on parking restrictions for Sunset Avenue.

• Police drone presentation by Chief A. Everidge
• Connectivity plan sidewalk projects follow-up
• Consideration of restricted parking on Sunset Avenue
• Town Hall Meeting follow-up and planning process review
• City events safety discussion

Pre Council

The Perry City Council pre‑meeting will review the agenda, hear a Public Works Department update, consider concerns about Passerine Park presented by Ms. A. Fitzner, and examine a connectivity plan for sidewalk projects also presented by Ms. Fitzner. No decisions are recorded for this meeting.

• Discussion of the January 28, 2025 council meeting agenda
• Public Works Department presentation
• Passerine Park concerns – Ms. A. Fitzner
• Connectivity plan sidewalk projects – Ms. A. Fitzner

Council Meeting

The City Council will hold second readings for three rezoning ordinances and a Land Management Ordinance text amendment. The body is also considering a resolution to condemn land at 406 Stonegate Trail and a first reading for an FY 2025 budget amendment.

• Second reading of rezonings for 1218 Washington St, 104 and 108 Mims Ct, 319 and 341 Gen. Courtney Hodges Blvd, and 1120 Morningside Drive
• Resolution to condemn certain lands relative to 406 Stonegate Trail
• First reading of an ordinance to amend the FY 2025 Operating Budget
• Contract amendment recommendation for the East Perry Regional Pump Station with The Haskell Company
• Intergovernmental Agreement for 2025 City Elections with Houston County

Council Meeting

The agenda for the Perry, Georgia City Council meeting on 2025-01-21 contains no listed items. It consists only of boilerplate headings and placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Pre Council

The Perry City Council agenda for January 21, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are recorded in the agenda. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Town Hall Meeting

The Perry City Council will hold a Town Hall on January 16, 2025 to hear from the mayor, council members, and the Community Development Director. The agenda includes a discussion of growth management and opportunities for public comments. No formal decisions or contracts are scheduled for this meeting.

• Welcome – Mayor Walker
• Introductions – Mayor Walker
• Purpose of Town Hall – Council Member Peterson
• Introduction of Community Development Director, Bryan Wood – Council Member Peterson
• Discussion of Growth Management – Bryan Wood

Planning Commission

The Perry Planning Commission will hold an informational hearing and make recommendations on several special‑exception requests for short‑term rentals at 204 Amherst Street, 414 Frank Satterfield Road, 223 E. River Cane Run, and 226 Black Hawke Lane. It will also consider rezoning applications for 941 Gardner Drive (M‑1 to MUC), a Langston Road development (Notting Hill Phase 2), and an update to PUD standards at 1824 Houston Lake Road. Additional agenda items include a proposal to create pocket‑park requirements (Sec 6‑10.14) and amendments to downtown design and sign standards (Sec 6‑6.3, 6‑9.6(A) and (C)). The commission will discuss these items before forwarding its recommendation to the City Council for a public hearing on February 4, 2025.

• Special exception for short‑term rental at 204 Amherst Street (applicant Lei Zhang)
• Special exception for short‑term rental at 414 Frank Satterfield Road (applicant Andres Acosta)
• Rezone 941 Gardner Drive from M‑1 to MUC (applicant Carlton Maye, Jr.)
• Create Sec 6‑10.14 Pocket Park requirements (City of Perry)
• Amend Sec 6‑6.3 and Sec 6‑9.6(A)(C) to clarify downtown and C‑3 district sign standards (City of Perry)

Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several rezoning applications and a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance. The body is also deciding on public nuisance abatements and the selection of the 2025 Mayor Pro Tempore.

• Public hearings for rezoning at 1218 Washington St, 104 and 108 Mims Ct, 319 and 341 Gen. Courtney Hodges Blvd, and 1120 Morningside Drive
• Proposed Land Management Ordinance amendment regarding standards for rezoning, special exceptions, and variances
• Second reading of ordinances to allow Animal Shelters and Data Centers in specific districts
• Resolutions to abate public nuisances at 116 Cathy Street, 1516 Houston Lake Road, and 1320 Houston Street
• Bid 2025-21 for two replacement one-ton pickup trucks

Pre Council

The Perry City Council meeting on Jan 7 2025 (5‑6 p.m.) at City Hall, 808 Carroll St., will cover standard items such as Call to Order, Roll, Citizen Input, discussion of the meeting agenda, council member items, and possible executive session. No specific agenda items were selected and there are no supporting attachments.

• Call to Order by Mayor Randall Walker
• Roll call of council members
• Citizen input period
• Discussion of the Jan 7 2025 council meeting agenda
• No items selected – no attachments

Work Session

The Perry City Council work session will discuss the mayor's recommended 2025 goals and objectives, the Phase 1 median improvements on Sam Nunn Boulevard, and several city‑manager items including a financial status review, street‑sign replacement, and a public‑bidding authorization. The city attorney will also review a firearms home‑occupation license request for 213 Flowing Meadows Drive.

• Recommended 2025 Goals and Objectives – Mayor Randall Walker
• Sam Nunn Boulevard median improvements – Phase 1 (Public Works)
• Review of financial status reports – Office of the City Manager
• Street sign replacement – Office of the City Manager
• Firearms Home Occupation License for 213 Flowing Meadows Drive – City Attorney