Savannah public meetings in 2021
43 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Notices
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Animal Control Ordinance and proposals regarding staggered terms and term limits for City Council members.
- Animal Control Ordinance discussion
- Discussion of staggered terms and term limits for City Council Members
Public Notices
The Savannah City Council will hold a special called meeting via Zoom to discuss appointments and/or reappointments to boards, commissions, and authorities. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Boards, Commissions and Authorities appointments and/or reappointments
Public Notices
The Savannah City Council will hold a work session on December 9, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the 100% Savannah Clean Energy Plan, prior to the regular council meeting at 2:00 p.m. The agenda contains only this single discussion item.
- Discussion of 100% Savannah Clean Energy Plan
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will hold two retreat sessions to discuss the proposed 2022 budget. The meetings are scheduled for November 16 and November 30, 2021.
- 2022 Proposed Budget retreats
Public Notices
The Savannah City Council will hold a work session on November 23, 2021. The meeting includes a presentation regarding food deserts in Savannah and a discussion of the city's 2022 legislative agenda.
- Presentation on Food Deserts in Savannah
- Review of 2022 Legislative Agenda for Savannah
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will hold two retreat sessions to discuss the proposed 2022 budget. The meetings are scheduled for November 16 and November 30, 2021, at the Civic Center Ballroom.
- 2022 Proposed Budget retreats
City Council
The provided text is a procedural schedule for the 2022 Savannah City Council meetings. It lists the dates and times for upcoming regular sessions held at City Hall.
- Meetings scheduled for the second and fourth Thursdays of each month
- Regular meetings held at 2 East Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia
Public Notices
This document provides the scheduled dates and times for Savannah City Council meetings throughout 2022. The notice also specifies that regular meetings are held at City Hall in Council Chambers.
- Meetings scheduled for the second and fourth Thursdays of each month
- 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. meeting times listed
- Location set at 2 East Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia
Public Notices
The Savannah City Council will hold a work session to discuss impact fees and future plans for the Civic Center facility and Gamble Building. This is a discussion-only meeting ahead of the regular council meeting; no votes are scheduled.
- Discussion regarding Impact Fees
- Discussion regarding Future Plans for the Civic Center Facility and Gamble Building
Public Notices
This document is a public notice listing the 2021 City Council meeting dates, times, and location. It is procedural only and contains no agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
- Meetings held at City Hall Council Chambers, 2 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA
- Regular meetings scheduled for second and fourth Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Holiday rescheduling noted for November 11, November 25, and December 21 meetings
- Contact: Office of the Clerk of Council at (912) 651-6441
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will hold a workshop to receive the final report of the Racial, Equity and Leadership (REAL) Task Force. Following the workshop, a regular City Council meeting will be held. Public comment is allowed via written submissions or registration through the city's website.
- Presentation of the REAL Task Force Final Report
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will hold a workshop via Zoom to receive an update on the Fairgrounds Development Project. A regular City Council meeting follows at 2:00 p.m. Public comment is allowed via written submissions or registration through the city website.
- Fairgrounds Development Project update discussion
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will hold a workshop to discuss the City Manager's 90-Day Action Plan and the Savannah Housing Action Plan, followed by a regular council meeting. The agenda is limited to these two presentations and procedural items; no votes or specific actions are listed. Public comment is allowed via written submission or registration on the city's website.
- City Manager's 90-Day Action Plan presentation
- Savannah Housing Action Plan presentation
- Workshop via Zoom at 4:00 p.m. on September 23, 2021
- Regular City Council Meeting via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special called meeting via Zoom to consider a Vaccine Incentive Plan in collaboration with Chatham County, the school system, and Chatham Area Transit. The agenda contains only this single item.
- Vaccine Incentive Plan with Chatham County Board of Commissioners, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System/Board of Education, and Chatham Area Transit (CAT)
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session via Zoom on September 9, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., with the sole agenda item being an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Lawton Davis, Health Director of the Coastal Health District. A regular City Council meeting follows at 2:00 p.m. Public comment is allowed via written submissions or registration through the city website.
- COVID-19 update by Dr. Lawton Davis, Coastal Health District Health Director
- Work session at 1:30 p.m. and regular council meeting at 2:00 p.m., both via Zoom
- Public comments accepted via email to [email protected] or phone 912-651-6441
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a Regular City Council Meeting via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. A previously scheduled Work Session for this date has been cancelled.
Public Notices
The Savannah Civil Service Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting location has been changed from Savannah Morning News to a virtual format via Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural notice details and does not list specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances.
- Meeting location changed to virtual Zoom
- Meeting scheduled for August 24, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.
Public Notices
The Savannah Civil Service Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting location has been changed from Savannah Morning News to a virtual format via Zoom. The provided text contains only logistical details for the meeting and does not list specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions.
- Meeting location changed to virtual Zoom
- Meeting scheduled for August 17, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session via Zoom to receive public comment regarding the 2021 Property Tax Millage Rate. A regular City Council meeting is scheduled to follow the work session.
- Public hearing for comments on the 2021 Property Tax Millage Rate
Public Notices
The City of Savannah is accepting applications for reappointments or new appointments to over 30 boards, commissions, and authorities. The open membership call runs from August 9 to August 20, 2021, with specific vacancies listed for several bodies. Applications are available on the city's website.
- Chatham Area Transit (CAT) – one opening
- Historic District Board of Review – four openings
- Historic Preservation Commission – one vacancy
- Savannah Development and Renewal Authority – four vacancies
- Savannah Recreation Commission – seven openings
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to receive public comment on the 2021 property tax millage rate, followed by a closed executive session on personnel matters. A regular council meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
- Public hearing on 2021 property tax millage rate
- Executive session (closed) on personnel matters
- Regular council meeting at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah will hold a workshop via Zoom to hear concept presentations for the development of the Fairgrounds property. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and presentation session.
- Fairgrounds Property Development Concept presentations
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will meet in person for a special 2021 Mid-Year Budget Workshop on July 13, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center. The meeting is a working session to review the city's budget mid-year; no votes or specific agenda items are listed in the notice.
- Special meeting for 2021 Mid-Year Budget Workshop
- In-person meeting at Savannah Civic Center Ballroom, 301 W. Oglethorpe Avenue
- Meeting runs 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 13, 2021
- Contact Clerk of Council at 912-651-6441 or [email protected]
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session on July 8, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom, featuring a Savannah Police Department 2021 Mid-Year Public Safety Update. A regular City Council meeting follows at 2:00 p.m. Public comment is allowed via written submissions or registration on the city website.
- Savannah Police Department 2021 Mid-Year Public Safety Update
- Work session via Zoom at 11:30 a.m.
- Regular City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom
- Public comment via email or phone registration
Public Notices
This is a special called meeting for a closed executive session on personnel matters. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to the closed session.
- Closed executive session regarding personnel
- Called by Mayor Van R. Johnson, II
- Held in-person at City Hall Media Room, 2nd Floor
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss enterprise zone renewals and retail redevelopment areas and strategies, along with a briefing on upcoming workshops. The regular City Council meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Public comment is allowed via written submissions or registration.
- Enterprise Zone Renewals and Retail Redevelopment Areas and Strategies
- Briefing on Upcoming Workshops
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session on June 10, 2021, to discuss poverty in Chatham County and Savannah. The meeting start time has been changed to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom, followed by the regular City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. Public comment is allowed via written submissions or registration.
- Discussion on poverty in Chatham County and Savannah
- Work session start time changed from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Regular City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen are holding closed executive sessions on June 2 and 3, 2021, via Zoom, to conduct interviews for the City Manager position. The meetings are closed to the public and are for personnel matters only.
- Closed executive session for City Manager interviews
- Meetings held via Zoom on June 2 and 3, 2021
- Contact Clerk of Council at 912-651-6441 for information
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The Mayor and Aldermen will hold closed executive sessions on June 2 and 3, 2021, via Zoom, to interview candidates for the City Manager position. The agenda is limited to this personnel matter and contains no other business.
- Closed executive session for City Manager interviews
- Sessions held June 2 and 3, 2021, 8:00–11:30 a.m. via Zoom
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss the Chatham County-Savannah Comprehensive Plan Update and an Arena Update. A regular City Council meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Public comment is allowed via written submissions or registration on the city website.
- Chatham County-Savannah Comprehensive Plan Update
- Arena Update
- Public comment via email or phone before council meeting
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen/Alderwomen will hold a special called mobile workshop on housing initiatives, including a bus tour. Discussions will cover 2020 housing partnership results, project types and costs, tax credit/bond projects, and the 1K-in-10 initiative. Weather permitting, they will view installation of a factory-built house on Pennsylvania Avenue at Savannah Gardens.
- Viewing factory-built house installation on Pennsylvania Avenue at Savannah Gardens by CHSA Development and Dasher Construction Company
- 2020 housing partnership results with 20-year historical comparison
- Tax credit/bond projects north of 37th Street, east of Ogeechee Road, west of marshes
- Update on 1K-in-10 initiative with drive through Midtown neighborhood
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen are holding a work session via Zoom with a single agenda item: a Housing Authority Update. A regular City Council meeting follows at 2:00 p.m. Public comment is allowed via written submissions or registration through the city website.
- Housing Authority Update (only work session agenda item)
- Regular City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom
- Public comment via email to [email protected] or phone 912-651-6441
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session via Zoom to discuss a Fleet Services Agreement and Recycling and Litter topics. A regular City Council meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Public comment is allowed via written submissions or registration.
- Fleet Services Agreement discussion
- Recycling and Litter discussion
- Public comment via email or phone
- Meeting held via Zoom video
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen/Alderwomen are holding a special called meeting for a closed executive session to discuss personnel. The meeting is procedural and contains no public decisions or agenda items.
- Closed executive session regarding personnel
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session via Zoom to discuss personnel and real estate matters in executive session, the appointment of hearing officers under the Unlawful Discrimination Ordinance, drainage issues, and a fleet services agreement. The regular City Council meeting follows at 2:00 p.m. Public comment is allowed via written submissions or registration on the city website.
- Executive session on personnel and real estate (10:30-11:30am)
- Discussion on appointment of hearing officers under Unlawful Discrimination Ordinance
- Drainage discussion
- Fleet services agreement discussion
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session via Zoom to discuss litigation in executive session and the Southside Vitality initiative. A regular City Council meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Public comment is allowed via written submissions or registration.
- Executive session on litigation (4:30-5:00 p.m.)
- Discussion on Southside Vitality (5:00-6:00 p.m.)
- Regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session via Zoom to begin a discussion on poverty, followed by a regular City Council meeting. The agenda includes only this introductory poverty discussion, with public comment allowed via written submissions or registration.
- Introduction to Poverty Discussion – Part I
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss Part II of Water, Sewer and Refuse Services, focusing on financing and billing. The regular City Council meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Public comments are accepted in writing or by phone.
- Discussion of Water, Sewer and Refuse Services – Part II: Financing and Billing
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special called meeting as a closed executive session via Zoom to discuss real estate. The agenda contains no other items and is limited to this single purpose.
- Closed executive session regarding real estate
- Special called meeting on February 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
- Meeting held via Zoom video
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a hearing to show cause why the alcoholic beverage license at the Treehouse, 309 West St. Julian Street, should not be revoked. The hearing is scheduled for February 11, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.
- Hearing to show cause for license revocation at the Treehouse, 309 West St. Julian Street
Public Notices
The Savannah Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss water, sewer, and refuse services, focusing on service provision. Financing and billing will be addressed in a future workshop. The regular council meeting follows at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.
- Discussion of water, sewer, and refuse service provision
- Public comment via email or phone registration
- Meeting held via Zoom video
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special called meeting for a closed executive session via Zoom. The session is to discuss real estate, litigation, and personnel matters. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Closed executive session
- Real estate discussion
- Litigation discussion
- Personnel discussion
- Via Zoom on Feb 4, 2021
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session via Zoom to discuss boards, commissions, and authorities, followed by a closed executive session on real estate and personnel. A regular City Council meeting follows at 2:00 p.m. Public comment is allowed via written submissions or registration.
- Discussion of boards, commissions, and authorities
- Closed executive session on real estate and personnel
- Regular City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom