Savannah public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
This is a workshop meeting of the Savannah City Council, held prior to the regular meeting. The agenda includes a closed executive session for litigation, personnel, and real estate matters, followed by a review of the City Manager's agenda. No public votes or substantive decisions are scheduled.
Public Notices
The Savannah City Council will hold a workshop prior to the regular meeting, including a closed executive session for litigation, personnel, and real estate, followed by the City Manager's agenda review. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
- Closed Executive Session for litigation, personnel, and real estate
- City Manager’s Agenda Review
Public Notices
The Civil Service Board will hold hearings on December 17, 2024, for two employee appeals by Jamareeo Brown and Eric Holmes. The board will hear opening statements, review evidence and testimony, and take closing arguments before making decisions.
- Employee appeal hearing for Jamareeo Brown
- Employee appeal hearing for Eric Holmes
- Order of proceedings includes statements, evidence, testimony, and closing arguments
Public Notices
This is a procedural meeting of the Savannah Civil Service Board. The agenda contains only the time, date, and location; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed. The meeting will be held at the Floyd Adams Complex, 20 Interchange Ct, Room 202, from 1:15 PM to 5:00 PM.
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a workshop to discuss the FY25 proposed budget framework and five-year capital plan overview, as well as a proposal for Daffin Park Signature Park. The meeting also includes a closed executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate, and a review of the City Manager's agenda.
- FY25 Proposed Budget Framework and Five-Year Capital Plan Overview
- Daffin Park Signature Park proposal
- Closed Executive Session on litigation, personnel, and real estate
- City Manager’s Agenda Review
Public Notices
The Savannah City Council will hold a full-day Budget Retreat on November 20, 2024, to review the proposed FY2025 budget. Staff will present the budget and answer questions from council and the public. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.
- Presentation of FY2025 proposed budget by city staff
- Council Q&A session on budget items
- Public attendance welcome at Civic Center Ballroom
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The Civil Service Board will conduct hearing proceedings for three employee appeals. The board will hear opening statements, evidence, witness testimony, and closing arguments from both the appellants and the City of Savannah before making decisions.
- Employee appeal hearing for Marcus Bright
- Employee appeal hearing for Paul Wilson
- Employee appeal hearing for Stacey Sloman
Public Notices
The Savannah City Council will hold a workshop, show cause hearing, and regular meeting on November 7, 2024. The workshop includes discussions on stormwater infrastructure needs and funding options, as well as the legislative agenda. A show cause hearing for Octane Bar is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. The regular meeting will follow at 2:00 p.m.
- Stormwater Infrastructure Needs and Funding Options Discussion
- Legislative Agenda Discussion
- Closed Executive Session on Litigation, Personnel, and Real Estate
- Show Cause Hearing re: Octane Bar
- City Manager’s Agenda Review
Public Notices
The Savannah Pilotage Commission will hold a meeting on November 6, 2024 at 3:30 PM in the 3rd Floor Conference Room at City Hall. The agenda contains only procedural notice with no specific items for discussion or decision.
Public Notices
The Civil Service Board is holding two meetings on October 28, 2024, at the Floyd Adams Complex. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions listed.
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a workshop to discuss policy and initiatives. The session includes a closed executive session regarding real estate, personnel, and litigation.
- Flood Prevention Education and Outreach Initiative
- Affordable Housing Policy Discussion
- Executive Session: Litigation, Personnel, and Real Estate
Public Notices
The Savannah Civil Service Board will hold two meetings on October 15, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Floyd Adams Complex. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions, proposals, or items for public discussion.
- No concrete agenda items provided in the notice.
Public Notices
The Skidaway Development Review Authority will approve minutes and the treasurer's report, then receive updates on a Skidaway Road needs assessment, the I-16 Flyover removal project, and open records compliance. The board will also discuss the future of the SDRA. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.
- Skidaway Road Needs Assessment Update
- I-16 Flyover Removal Update
- Future of SDRA Discussion
- Report from City of Savannah
- Open Records Compliance update
Public Notices
This is a council workshop agenda with three items: discussion of boards and commissions, a closed executive session for legal and personnel matters, and the city manager's agenda review. The workshop precedes a special called meeting and the regular city council meeting.
- Closed executive session for litigation, personnel, and real estate
- City Manager's agenda review
- Discussion of boards, commissions, and authorities
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The Savannah City Council will hold a workshop to receive an update on major federal grants and congressionally directed spending, followed by a closed executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate. The workshop also includes the City Manager's agenda review. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Major Federal Grants and Congressionally Directed Spending Update
- Closed Executive Session for litigation, personnel, and real estate
- City Manager’s Agenda Review
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The Savannah City Council will convene a public hearing on September 12, 2024, to consider a proposed update to the Five-Year Community Work Program portion of the Capital Improvements Element. The update is part of the draft 2024 Capital Improvements Element Annual Update report, which will be sent to the Coastal Georgia Regional Commission for state review. Public comments are invited.
- Public hearing on proposed update to the Five-Year Community Work Program of the Capital Improvements Element
- Update part of draft 2024 Capital Improvements Element Annual Update report for regional and state review
- Meeting at Eli Whitney Administrative Complex, 2 Laura Avenue, Board Room, Savannah, GA
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a workshop on September 12, 2024, to discuss the Front Porch presentation, the Savannah Industrial & Domestic Water Treatment Plant, a closed executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate, and the City Manager's agenda review. No votes are expected; items are for discussion only.
- Front Porch Presentation
- Savannah Industrial & Domestic Water Treatment Plant
- Closed Executive Session (Litigation, Personnel, Real Estate)
- City Manager's Agenda Review
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen will hold a workshop to discuss the Industrial & Domestic Water Treatment Plant and review the City Manager’s Agenda. This is a preliminary discussion session before the regular City Council meeting; no binding decisions are expected.
- Industrial & Domestic (I & D) Water Treatment Plant discussion
- City Manager’s Agenda Review
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The Mayor and Aldermen will meet for a workshop to discuss board appointments and review the City Manager's agenda. The meeting includes a closed executive session regarding litigation, personnel, and real estate.
- Discussion of six boards needing action
- City Manager’s agenda review
- Closed executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah will hold a workshop to discuss boards and commissions, receive a mid-year financial update, and hear the City Manager's update. This precedes the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The agenda includes three discussion items with no specific proposals or decisions listed.
- Boards, Commissions, and Authorities Discussion
- Mid-year Financial Update
- City Manager’s Update
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The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah will hold a workshop and public hearing on the 2024 property tax millage rate. The agenda also includes a City Manager's update and a closed executive session for litigation, personnel, and real estate matters.
- Public Hearing on 2024 Property Tax Millage Rate
- Closed Executive Session regarding litigation, personnel, and real estate
- City Manager's Update
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will hold a workshop on June 27, 2024. The agenda includes updates on Vision Zero transportation initiatives, road resurfacing, and the Tide To Town project. The session also features a City Manager’s update and a closed executive session regarding litigation, personnel, and real estate.
- Vision Zero Initiatives and Road Resurfacing Update
- Tide To Town Update
- Closed Executive Session: Litigation, Personnel, and Real Estate
- City Manager’s Update
Public Notices
The City Council will receive updates on the Capital Improvement Program, including progress on I-85 bridge designs and Peachtree Creek Greenway acquisition. The council will also consider approving a new marketing plan and revised Strategic Communications Plan. Additionally, officials will review potential changes to the frequency and format of public meetings.
- Update on bridge projects over I-85
- Status of Peachtree Creek Greenway design and ROW acquisition
- Proposed marketing plan and revised Strategic Communications Plan
- Review of City Council meeting frequency, format, and technology
- Progress on City Hall and PEP building projects
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah will hold a workshop before their regular council meeting to discuss the Civic Center development update, review the city manager's agenda, and enter a closed executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate. The workshop is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Civic Center development update
- Closed executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate
- City manager's agenda review
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah will hold a workshop before their regular council meeting to discuss the 100 Days of Summer initiative, a closed executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate, and the City Manager's agenda review. The workshop is a public meeting, but the executive session will be closed.
- 100 Days of Summer discussion
- Closed executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate
- City Manager's agenda review
Public Notices
The Savannah Pilotage Commission is holding a meeting on May 8, 2024, at City Hall. The agenda contains only the meeting notice with no listed agenda items, so it is likely procedural or administrative in nature.
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah are holding a workshop before their regular council meeting. The agenda includes updates on homelessness and the fairgrounds, a closed executive session for litigation, personnel, and real estate matters, and a review of the City Manager's agenda. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Homelessness update
- Fairgrounds update
- Closed executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate
- City Manager's agenda review
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah will hold a workshop before the regular council meeting to discuss a tourism ordinance/tourism service vehicles, a closed executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate, and the city manager's agenda review. The workshop is informational and precedes the formal council meeting.
- Tourism Ordinance/Tourism Service Vehicles discussion
- Closed Executive Session on litigation, personnel, and real estate
- City Manager's Agenda Review
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah are holding a workshop on March 28, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in City Hall's Media Room, prior to the regular City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. The only listed agenda item is the City Manager's Agenda Review. This is a procedural notice with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.
- City Manager's Agenda Review
Public Notices
The Skidaway Road Development Authority (SDRA) is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, receive a legislative update, and review the Skidaway Road needs assessment. The meeting also includes compliance with the Open Meetings Act and a city update.
- Skidaway Road Needs Assessment Update
- Legislative Update
- Open Meetings Act Compliance
- City Update
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah are holding a special called meeting as a two-day visioning retreat to establish priorities, facilitated by Ruth Demeter Consulting. The sessions are scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Civic Center, 301 Oglethorpe Avenue, 3rd Floor Ballroom. This is a planning session, not a decision-making meeting.
- Two-day visioning retreat on March 25-26, 2024
- Facilitated by Ruth Demeter Consulting
- Location: Civic Center, 301 Oglethorpe Avenue, 3rd Floor Ballroom
- Purpose: establish priorities for Mayor and Aldermen
- Contact: Clerk of Council at 912-651-6441
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The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah are holding a workshop before their regular council meeting. They will discuss a Saint Patrick's Day Celebration/Festival Ordinance and review the City Manager's agenda. The workshop is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Saint Patrick's Day Celebration/Festival Ordinance
- City Manager's Agenda Review
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The Savannah Pilotage Commission will hold a regular meeting on March 13, 2024, at 3:30 PM in the Media Room at City Hall. The agenda includes the Master Pilot's Report, old business, and new business. No specific items or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Master Pilot's Report
- Old Business
- New Business
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The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah will hold a workshop on February 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Media Room of City Hall, prior to the regular Council meeting. The agenda includes an annual public safety update, appointments to boards and commissions, and a review of the City Manager's agenda. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Annual Public Safety Update
- Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Authority
- City Manager's Agenda Review
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The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah will hold a workshop on February 8, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the Media Room of City Hall, prior to the regular City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. The agenda includes a closed executive session on personnel, real estate, and litigation, and a review of the City Manager's agenda. The posted agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.
- Closed executive session on personnel, real estate, and litigation
- City Manager's agenda review
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah are holding two special visioning sessions (retreats) to establish their priorities, facilitated by Ruth Demeter Consulting. The sessions are scheduled for February 5 and 6, 2024, at a resort on St. Simons Island. This is a planning discussion, not a decision-making meeting on specific items.
- Visioning retreat on Monday, February 5, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Visioning retreat on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Facilitated by Ruth Demeter Consulting
- Location: The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, 201 Arnold Road, St. Simons Island, GA
Public Notices
The Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah are holding a workshop before their regular Council meeting. The agenda includes a closed executive session on personnel, real estate, and litigation, a City Manager's update, and an agenda review. This is a procedural meeting with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Closed executive session on personnel, real estate, and litigation
- City Manager's update
- Agenda review for upcoming Council meeting
Public Notices
This agenda is a public notice listing the 2024 City Council meeting dates, held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, with exceptions in June and December. It also notes that workshops may be held before meetings, with public notice given by the preceding Tuesday. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Meetings held second and fourth Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2 East Bay Street
- January 2 inauguration; no regular meeting that month
- November 26 meeting is a Tuesday, rescheduled due to holidays
- Workshops may precede meetings, notice by Tuesday before Thursday meeting