Villa Rica public meetings in 2025

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The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from August 19, 2025, and establish the meeting calendar for 2026. The agenda also includes a Director's Report.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes
• 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Calendar
• Director’s Report

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The Villa Rica City Council will vote on a resolution to adopt Safe Streets for All goals targeting zero traffic-related deaths by 2035 and zero serious injuries by 2050. The agenda also includes public hearings on a liquor license for Walmart, two variance requests, and a new ordinance regulating recycled grease bins. Executive sessions are planned for property and cybersecurity matters.

• Resolution — Safe Streets for All Goals to Work Toward Zero Traffic-Related Deaths by 2035 and Zero Serious Injuries by 2050
• ABL-07-25: Wal-Mart Stores East, LP – public hearing for alcohol beverage license
• VA-05-25: Variance request by Milan Patel for reduced masonry and lot size at 113 Commons Way (liquor store)
• VA-06-25: Variance request by Smith and Kindred Group for reduced parking lot landscaping at 117 Conners Road
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Solid Waste Management to regulate recycle grease bins/vats

The Villa Rica City Council unanimously approved the Highway 61/Old Stone Road waterline relocation project costing $464,041. It also unanimously adopted the Norfolk Southern lease renewal, the Small Claims Ordinance, and the Safe Streets resolution. Additionally, the council approved a Wal‑Mart alcohol license and two variances with a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved $464,041 waterline relocation project (unanimous)
• Approved Norfolk Southern lease renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Small Claims Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Safe Streets resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Wal‑Mart alcohol license (4-1)
• Approved variance VA‑05‑25 for 113 Commons Way (4-1)
• Approved variance VA‑06‑25 for 117 Conners Road (4-1)
• Approved Grease Bins ordinance amendment (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council holds a work session to discuss and act on several items, including a resolution committing to zero traffic-related deaths by 2035 and zero serious injuries by 2050 as part of the Safe Streets for All program. Other agenda items include public hearings on two variance requests—one for a liquor store at 113 Commons Way and one for parking lot landscaping at 117 Conners Road—and an ordinance to regulate recycle grease bins. The council will also consider FY25 budget amendments and a land lease renewal with Norfolk Southern.

• Resolution for Safe Streets for All goals to eliminate traffic deaths by 2035 and serious injuries by 2050
• Public hearing on variance request (VA-05-25) by Milan Patel for a liquor store at 113 Commons Way, previously tabled on November 11, 2025
• Public hearing on variance request (VA-06-25) by Smith and Kindred Group for reduced parking lot landscaping buffers at 117 Conners Road
• Ordinance to add Article VI to Chapter 20 (Solid Waste Management) regulating recycle grease bins/vats
• FY25 Budget Amendments #181-196

The council unanimously agreed to place several items on the consent agenda, including library board appointments, a speed‑limit reduction, FY25 budget amendments, and a Norfolk Southern land‑lease renewal. No other actions were formally decided; the safe‑streets presentation and warming‑center discussion were informational only.

• Placed Library Advisory Board Appointment (Tara Whitham) on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Library Advisory Board Reappointment (Marilyn Glass) on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Mirror Lake Elementary School Tyson Rd speed limit reduction on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Placed FY25 Budget Amendments #181‑196 on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Norfolk Southern land lease renewal on consent agenda (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will consider amending bylaws to return to a calendar-year basis and vote on a proposed financial policy. The board will also discuss board insurance and introduce new board member candidates. A financial report and director's report are scheduled.

• Vote on proposed Financial Policy
• Amend bylaws to change back to calendar year
• Discussion of board insurance
• Introduction of new board member candidate(s)
• New Board Member(s) appointment

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The Joint Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review options for the 2026 meeting calendar. The session includes updates on city development and an overview of the first half of the school year.

• 2026 Meeting Calendar Options
• City of Villa Rica development update
• School system first half of year overview

The Villa Rica Joint Commission adopted the meeting agenda, approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes, and approved the 2026 quarterly calendar schedule. All three actions were adopted unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 quarterly calendar schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica Development Authority will hold a routine meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from October 15, 2025, and receive a financial update from Interim Finance Director Amanda Long. No specific development projects or contracts are listed for discussion; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025 meeting
• Financial update from Interim Finance Director Amanda Long

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce masonry requirements and minimum lot size for a liquor store at 113 Commons Way. The council also considers an appeal of a utility capacity decision for a multifamily development at 11 Gordon Street, ratifies a Memorandum of Agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers for the Villa Rica Parkway, and approves the 2026 holiday schedule and meeting calendar. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a property contract.

• Public hearing: VA-05-25 – variance for reduced masonry and lot size for a liquor store at 113 Commons Way (0.98 acres, C2 zoned)
• Appeal of utility capacity decision for multifamily development at 11 Gordon Street
• Ratify Memorandum of Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers for Villa Rica Parkway construction
• Proposed 2026 City-wide Holiday Schedule
• Support Agreement with Intradyne for archiving

The council unanimously ratified a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Georgia State Historic Preservation Officer for construction of the Villa Rica Parkway. It also adopted agenda changes, approved the consent agenda, approved prior meeting minutes, and tabled several items until a later meeting. An executive session was entered to discuss a property contract before the meeting was adjourned.

• Ratified MoA with US Army Corps for Villa Rica Parkway (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda amendment moving utility capacity decision to January agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved October 6 and October 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 2026 City Council meeting calendar until December meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled variance request VA-05-25 for 113 Commons Way (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss property contract (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council holds a work session to discuss an appeal of a utility capacity decision for a multifamily development at 11 Gordon Street, a variance request for reduced masonry and lot size at 113 Commons Way, and other administrative items. The meeting includes a public hearing on the variance. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Appeal of utility capacity decision for multifamily development at 11 Gordon Street
• Variance request by Milan Patel for reduced masonry and lot size at 113 Commons Way (public hearing)
• Proposed 2026 City-wide holiday schedule
• Support agreement with Intradyne for archiving
• 2026 City Council meeting calendar review

The council placed two items on the Consent Agenda: the proposed 2026 city-wide holiday schedule and a support agreement with Intradyne for archiving. Both items were approved by unanimous consensus of the governing body. No other decisions were made during the work session.

• Approved proposed 2026 city-wide holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved support agreement with Intradyne for archiving (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will meet to review minutes, receive a financial report, and discuss the proposed FY-2026 budget and financial policy.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Financial report presentation
• FY-2026 Budget discussion
• Proposed Financial Policy discussion

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The Villa Rica Development Authority will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, receive a financial update from Interim Finance Director Amanda Long, and discuss potential Downtown Development Authority (DDA) project considerations and review maps of potential developmental property. The meeting includes old business items such as training and financial updates.

• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025 and September 10, 2025 meetings
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2024 meeting
• Financial report presented by Interim Finance Director Amanda Long, covering budget, expenditures, and revenue
• Discussion of potential Downtown Development Authority (DDA) project considerations
• Discussion of maps of potential developmental property

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The Villa Rica City Council will meet to approve consent agenda items, including the auction of police vehicles and a veterans association rental agreement, and to discuss property purchases and personnel matters in executive session.

• Auction of retired police and fleet vehicles
• Rental agreement with Villa Rica Military Veterans Association
• Development Regulations Revision - Amendments to sections 400 and 500
• Georgia Power lighting agreements for SR8 and Bankhead Hwy
• Approval of December 26, 2025 as an employee paid holiday

The Villa Rica City Council adopted the agenda, a proclamation for Colonial Heritage Month, and the consent agenda unanimously. It approved the September 2 and September 9 meeting minutes and entered an executive session. The council then unanimously approved the purchase of parcel V050150056 and the driveway easement for parcel V050150057. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation of October as Colonial Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda items including vehicle auction and clean‑up dates (unanimous)
• Approved September 2 and September 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss property contracts and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of parcel V050150056 and driveway/easement of parcel V050150057 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council meets for a work session to discuss revisions to development regulations, a rental agreement with the Villa Rica Military Veterans Association, and two Georgia Power lighting agreements along SR 8 and in downtown areas. They will also consider declaring December 26, 2025 as a paid employee holiday and hear a proclamation for National First Responders Day. The meeting includes presentations on auctioning non-running police and fleet vehicles and city-wide clean-up dates.

• Proclamation declaring October 28, 2025 as National First Responders Day
• Auction of non-running/retired police and fleet vehicles
• Revisions to development regulations by Utilities Department
• Rental agreement with Villa Rica Military Veterans Association
• Georgia Power lighting agreements: SR8 from Rocky Branch Rd to SR 61, and new area lights on W Bankhead Hwy, W Wilson St, Candler St, Westview St with upgrades from HID to LED in alleys between S Carroll Rd and Westview Dr

The council unanimously agreed to include seven items on the consent agenda, covering vehicle auction, city clean‑up dates, utility regulation revision, a rental agreement with the Villa Rica Military Veterans Association, and three Georgia Power lighting agreements. No decisions were made during the executive session.

• Auction of non‑running/retired PD & fleet vehicles placed on consent agenda (unanimous)
• City‑wide clean‑up dates announcement placed on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Utility development regulation revision placed on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Rental agreement with Villa Rica Military Veterans Association placed on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Georgia Power lighting agreement for SR8 from Rocky Branch Rd to SR61 placed on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Georgia Power lighting agreement for new lights on W. Bankhead Hwy, W. Wilson St., Candler St., Westview St. placed on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Upgrade of 3 HID lights to LED in alleys between S Carroll Rd and Westview Dr placed on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Consideration of Dec. 26, 2025 as an employee paid holiday placed on consent agenda (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will convene to review old business, minutes, and a financial report. The agenda includes a presentation from the bank and a review of the FY-2026 budget.

• Review of FY-2026 Budget
• Financial report presentation
• Bank presentation
• Review of meeting minutes
• Director's report

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The Villa Rica Development Authority holds a regular meeting to adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, receive a financial update, and discuss old and new business. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial update review

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The Villa Rica City Council will vote on adopting the FY2026 budget and consider a rezoning request to continue a truck freight terminal at 15051 Veterans Memorial Highway. They will also hear a variance request for reduced lot frontage at 65 McCurdy Road and award a culvert project to Blount Construction Co., Inc. An executive session is planned to discuss property acquisition or disposal.

• Adoption of FY2026 budget
• Rezoning request RA-02-25: change 15051 Veterans Memorial Highway from C1 to I2 for truck freight terminal (public hearing)
• Variance request VA-04-25: reduce minimum lot frontage at 65 McCurdy Road (public hearing)
• Award of West Industrial Court Culvert Project to Blount Construction Co., Inc. (consent agenda)
• Resolution to commemorate Louis Harris Drive and Veterans Park resolution

The Villa Rica City Council approved the FY2026 budget and a contract to buy parcels V050150023 and V050150095. It also approved a lot‑frontage variance for 65 McCurdy Road and rezoned 15051 Veterans Memorial Highway from commercial to industrial. Additional actions included adopting a Veterans Memorial Park resolution, naming Louis Harris Drive, issuing a Constitution Week proclamation, and awarding the West Industrial Court culvert project to Blount Construction.

• FY2026 Budget approved (unanimous)
• Contract to purchase parcels V050150023 and V050150095 approved (unanimous)
• Variance reducing minimum lot frontage for 65 McCurdy Road approved (unanimous)
• Rezoning of 15051 Veterans Memorial Highway from C‑1 to I‑2 approved (unanimous)
• Veterans Memorial Park Resolution adopted (unanimous)
• Louis Harris Drive naming resolution adopted (unanimous)
• Constitution Week proclamation adopted (unanimous)
• West Industrial Court Culvert Project awarded to Blount Construction Co., Inc. approved via consent agenda (unanimous)

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This is a work session agenda. The council will hold public hearings on a variance for lot frontage at 65 McCurdy Road and a rezoning from C1 to I2 at 15051 Veterans Memorial Highway. They will also consider adoption of the FY2026 budget, FY25 budget amendments, a Veterans Park resolution, and a road naming resolution for Louis Harris Drive.

• Public hearing on variance (VA-04-25) for reduced lot frontage at 65 McCurdy Road
• Public hearing on rezoning (RA-02-25) from C1 to I2 at 15051 Veterans Memorial Highway
• Adoption of FY2026 budget
• FY25 budget amendments #174-180
• West Industrial Court culvert discussion

The council placed the FY2026 budget, the West Industrial Court Culvert item, and FY25 Budget Amendments #174‑180 on the consent agenda. The governing body unanimously approved the FY2026 budget through that agenda. Other items, such as the Veterans Park resolution, the Louis Harris Drive commemoration, and two development requests, were noted for future discussion and no decisions were recorded.

• Adopted FY2026 Budget (unanimous consent agenda)

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The City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed millage rate and the FY2026 budget, with possible adoption of the millage rate. The Council will also enter executive session to discuss a property contract. The meeting includes standard procedural items like adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Millage rate presentation, public hearing and potential adoption
• FY2026 budget review and public hearing
• Executive session to discuss a contract to purchase, dispose of, or lease property

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and set the 2025 millage rate at 5.588. They also voted to enter an executive session to discuss a property contract and later returned to regular session. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 millage rate of 5.588 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss property contract (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a public hearing on the millage rate and review the proposed FY2026 budget. No votes are scheduled; these are presentations and discussions.

• Millage rate presentation and public hearing
• FY2026 budget presentation and review

Councilman Danny Carter moved to adopt the agenda, which was approved unanimously. Councilwoman Anna McCoy moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold the second millage rate presentation and public hearing at the August 19, 2025 meeting. Interim City Manager Jennifer Hallman will present the proposed property tax rate. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Millage Rate Presentation #2 and Public Hearing (Jennifer Hallman, Interim City Manager)

The council adopted the agenda as presented with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at 15051 Veterans Memorial Highway from Commercial Low-Density (C1) to Industrial Medium-Density (I2). The change would allow the continued operation of a truck freight terminal.

• Public hearing for RA-02-25: rezoning C1 to I2 at 15051 Veterans Memorial Highway
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2025

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The Villa Rica Development Authority will discuss and possibly authorize the unwinding of tax abatement transactions for Printpack and Southwire. Other business includes administering oaths to board members, electing officers, approving prior meeting minutes, reviewing a financial report, and discussing investment strategies. The meeting will also appoint authorized signers for the bank account.

• Authorization to unwind Printpack Tax Abatement
• Authorization to unwind Southwire Tax Abatement
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Financial report presented by Interim Finance Director Amanda Long
• Discussion and approval of investment strategies or account adjustments

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The council will consider a new ethics ordinance. The consent agenda includes multiple approvals: the 20th Annual Don Rich Ford Rodeo, a Carroll SPLOST intergovernmental agreement, insurance renewal and premiums, a sewer extension, an audit award, and budget amendments. The meeting also includes employee recognitions, council updates, public comment, and an executive session for property and legal discussions.

• Consideration of a new ethics ordinance
• Approval of 20th Annual Don Rich Ford Villa Rica Frontiers' Rodeo
• Approval of Carroll SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement
• Insurance renewal and premiums for plan year 2025-2026
• South Street Sewer System Extension project

The council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with Christner et al and authorized the city attorney to issue zoning verification letters for parcels 1680090 and 1690120. The verification includes conditions on water and sewer capacity, removal of residential components, buffer zones, setbacks, and other development requirements. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add VRDA appointments (unanimous)
• Approved work session minutes from July 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved council meeting minutes from July 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal matters (unanimous)
• Authorized settlement and zoning verification for parcels 1680090 & 1690120 with conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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This is a special called meeting of the Villa Rica Interview Panel to conduct an executive session for interviewing one or more applicants for the position of executive head of an agency. The meeting will also discuss appointment, employment, or hiring matters, as permitted by Georgia law. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session to interview applicants for executive head of an agency
• Possible deliberation on appointment, employment, compensation, or hiring

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates on housing, downtown streetscapes, and the 20th annual rodeo. The agenda includes a review of the 2026 budget amendments and the awarding of an external audit contract.

• FY25 Budget Amendments #166 - 173
• External Audit RFP Award
• South Street Sewer System Extension
• Insurance Renewal - Plan Year 25-26
• Downtown Streetscape Presentation

The Villa Rica City Council approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda, and several prior minutes unanimously. It entered an executive session and later authorized the City Attorney to settle a lawsuit and issue zoning verification letters for parcels 1680090 and 1690120, imposing technology‑park overlay requirements. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add VRDA appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Work Session Minutes from July 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Council Meeting Minutes from July 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal matters (unanimous)
• Authorized settlement and zoning verification for parcels 1680090 & 1690120 with tech‑park overlay conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The City Council will consider variance requests for two commercial properties and review budget amendments. The body will also discuss charter revisions and a legal resolution regarding the Chang v Milton appeal.

• Public hearing for signage variances at 450 Edge Road (Peach State Trucking)
• Public hearing for landscaping variances at 615 Industrial Blvd.
• FY25 Budget Amendments #151-165
• Resolution supporting Americus Brief in Chang v Milton Appeal
• Executive session to discuss property purchase, disposal, or lease

The Villa Rica City Council adopted the agenda and FY25 budget amendments unanimously. It approved several appointments to the Villa Rica Development Authority, including reappointments (3‑2 vote) and three new members unanimously. The council also approved ten variances for Peach State Trucking and three variances for Skyler Evans unanimously, and voted to purchase five city parcels unanimously.

• Adopted agenda and FY25 Budget Amendments #151‑165 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dale Schwarzkoph, Matthew Momtahan, Rusty Dean, Thomas Scott Wilson to VRDA (3‑2)
• Appointed Julie Cepin to VRDA (unanimous)
• Appointed Vivian Lyons to VRDA (unanimous)
• Appointed Chelby Rogers to VRDA (unanimous)
• Approved ten variances for Peach State Trucking at 450 Edge Rd (unanimous)
• Approved three variances for Skyler Evans at 615 Industrial Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of parcels V050160004, V050150121, V050150044, V050150059, V050150046 (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a work session to review agenda items, including public hearings for two variance requests and a review of Fiscal Year 2025 budget amendments.

• Public Hearing: Stepfon Brown and Pro Building request variances for wall, billboard, and wayfinding signs at 450 Edge Road.
• Public Hearing: Skyler Evans requests variances for landscaping standards at 615 Industrial Blvd.
• Review of FY25 Budget Amendments #151-165.
• Discussion: Transportation Open House regarding the Villa Rica Safety Action Plan.
• Discussion: Logistics for the July 3rd event.

The Villa Rica City Council adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved several VRDA appointments, including reappointments (3‑2 vote) and new members (unanimous). The council also approved multiple variance requests for commercial projects and authorized the purchase of five city parcels, all by unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted FY25 budget amendments on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved VRDA reappointments (3-2)
• Approved new VRDA appointments for Julie Cepin, Vivian Lyons, and Chelby Rogers (unanimous)
• Approved variances for Peach State Trucking project at 450 Edge Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variances for Skyler Evans project at 615 Industrial Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of parcels V050160004, V050150121, V050150044, V050150059, V050150046 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for pending litigation (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica Joint Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from the city manager and school system. The agenda includes a discussion on a utility availability ordinance, a property tax refund, and the Avemore annexation and rezoning decision.

• Approval of March 25, 2025 minutes
• Utility Availability Ordinance discussion
• Refund of TAD property tax
• Avemore Annexation and Rezoning Decision
• School System Update

The joint commission adopted the agenda as presented and approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. The Avemore annexation and rezoning item was postponed to the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Avemore annexation and rezoning decision to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica Planning and Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings for variance requests. The first seeks multiple variances from sign regulations for a project at 460 Edge Road. The second involves variances from landscaping standards for a property at 615 Industrial Blvd. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from May 20, 2025.

• Public hearing TA-02-25: variances from sign regulations (Sections 9.29, 9.37, 9.30) for Peach State Trucking at 460 Edge Road (C2 zone)
• Public hearing TA-03-25: variances from landscaping standards (Section 7.05) for property at 615 Industrial Blvd (C2 zone)
• Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting

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The Villa Rica Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will review minutes, financial reports, and the director's report including the Epsilon-Net Economic Impact report for Q1 2025. Old business includes updates to the board's bylaws. New business involves discussing a partnership with WSBTV for a 'Destinations Discovered' segment.

• Review of Epsilon-Net Economic Impact Q1 2025 report
• Updates to board bylaws
• Discussion of Destinations Discovered segment with WSBTV
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Financial report review

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The council will vote on a text amendment (TA-04-25) to modify regulations for smoke shops, tobacco stores, and medical cannabis dispensaries, including a definition change for vape shops. A public hearing is scheduled. Also up for discussion is a proposed GFL sanitation rate increase. Consent agenda items include approval of Jameson Towns Phase 2 final plat, temporary alcohol pouring license, and surplus property sale. An executive session is planned for property and personnel matters.

• Text Amendment TA-04-25 to modify Smoke Shops, Tobacco stores, Medical Cannabis Dispensaries and definition of Vape Shop (public hearing)
• GFL Sanitation Rate Increase presented by Interim Finance Director
• Approval of Jameson Towns Phase 2 Final Plat
• Approval of temporary limited alcohol pouring license for ETA Omega Foundation Inc.
• Approval of Resolution declaring municipal property at Russell Street as surplus and authorizing sale

The Villa Rica City Council adopted the meeting agenda and a consent agenda covering several routine items. It appointed new members to the Housing Authority and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The council approved a zoning ordinance amendment that adds definitions for vape shops and sets a 25% sales threshold for classification. It also approved a sanitation rate increase, entered executive session, and voted to override the mayor’s appointment of an interim city manager.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Daniell to Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Vivian Lyons to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning amendment adding vape definitions and 25% sales threshold (unanimous)
• Approved GFL sanitation rate increase effective Aug 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Overrode mayor’s appointment of Larry Wood as interim city manager (adopted, unanimous)
• Entered executive session for pending litigation (unanimous)

City Council

The Villa Rica City Council will hold a work session to discuss an ethics ordinance and a text amendment regarding smoke shops, tobacco stores, and cannabis dispensaries. The body will also consider appointments for Planning & Zoning and the sale of surplus property on Russell Street.

• Text Amendment TA-04-25 regarding Smoke Shops, Tobacco stores, Medical Cannabis Dispensaries, and Vape Shops
• Resolution to declare and sell surplus municipal property at Russell Street (V/Lot 6 Russell St VR27 – V050180066)
• Jameson Towns Phase 2 Final Plat Approval
• Temporary limited alcohol pouring license for ETA Omega Foundation Inc.
• 2025-2026 Workers' Compensation Renewal

The council unanimously placed seven items on the consent agenda, including designating July as Parks & Recreation Month and authorizing the sale of a municipal lot on Russell Street. It also approved a temporary limited alcohol pouring license for ETA Omega Foundation Inc. and adopted the GDOT Title VI Non‑Discrimination Agreement. An executive‑session motion to discuss personnel matters was adopted unanimously.

• Designated July as Parks & Recreation Month (unanimous)
• Approved Planning & Zoning appointment for Ward 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Jameson Towns Phase 2 final plat (unanimous)
• Approved temporary limited alcohol pouring license for ETA Omega Foundation Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 workers’ compensation renewal (unanimous)
• Adopted GDOT Title VI Non‑Discrimination Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to declare Russell St. property surplus and authorize its sale (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to modify regulations for smoke shops, tobacco stores, medical marijuana dispensaries, and the definition of vape shop. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes. No other new business is listed.

• Text Amendment TA-04-25 to modify Smoke Shops, Tobacco stores, Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and definition of Vape Shop, with a public hearing

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The Villa Rica Board of Ethics is meeting to approve agenda and minutes from May 2, 2025, and to review information submitted by the respondent and complainant ahead of a scheduled May 23, 2025 hearing. A potential executive session is listed for attorney-client privilege under state law.

• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2025 Board of Ethics meeting
• Review of pre-hearing submissions from respondent and complainant for May 23 hearing
• Possible executive session for attorney-client privileged discussion (OCGA § 50-14-2(1))

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a rezoning and annexation for a planned unit development at Hwy 61 and South Van Wert-Avemore. Other actions include approving alcoholic beverage licenses for San Andres Villa Rica LLC and QuikTrip Corporation, a facility rental fee increase, and FY25 budget amendments. The council will also meet in executive session to discuss property and personnel matters.

• Rezoning and annexation (RA-01-25, ANX-01-25, ANX-02-25) for Hwy 61 and South Van Wert-Avemore PUD
• Alcoholic beverage license for San Andres Villa Rica LLC (ABL-05-25)
• Alcoholic beverage license for QuikTrip Corporation (ABL-06-25)
• Facility rental fee increase
• FY25 Budget Amendments #133–150

The Villa Rica City Council approved several land purchases, including a $390,000 parcel with a $4,200 relocation fee. It also approved rezoning and annexation of Highway 61 and the South Van Wert‑Avemore PUD. The council adopted FY25 budget amendments and authorized pay increases for the interim city manager and other staff.

• Approved purchase of Parcel V050150024 for $390,000 plus $4,200 relocation fee
• Approved purchase of Parcel V050150049 for $15,000
• Approved purchase of Parcel V050150081 for $26,000
• Approved purchase of Parcel V050150075 for $35,000
• Approved purchase of Easement V050170002 for $6,490
• Approved rezoning and annexation of Hwy 61 and South Van Wert‑Avemore PUD
• Approved $1,500 per week pay increase for Interim City Manager Jennifer Hallman
• Approved FY25 budget amendments

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The Villa Rica City Council will review the agenda and discuss several items, including a proclamation for National Public Works Week, election qualifications, and new appointments. They will consider updates to development regulations, public hearings for San Andres Villa Rica LLC, QuikTrip Corporation, and rezoning/annexation for Hwy 61 and South Van Wert‑Avemore PUD. Additional topics include changes to the 457(b) retirement plan, a facility rental fee increase, an update to the Library Advisory Board bylaws, and FY25 budget amendment items #133‑150.

• FY25 Budget Amendments #133‑150 (Finance)
• Facility Rental Fee Increase (Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services)
• 457(b) Retirement Plan Changes (Human Resources)
• QuikTrip Corporation public hearing (Community Development)
• Rezoning and annexation for Hwy 61 and South Van Wert‑Avemore PUD public hearing (Community Development)

The council placed eight items on the consent agenda and approved them by unanimous consensus. The items include election dates, clerk duties, district officers, a development regulation update, retirement‑plan changes, a facility‑rental fee increase, library board updates, and FY25 budget amendments. No separate vote counts were recorded.

• Approved Qualifying Dates for 2025 General Election (unanimous)
• Approved City Clerk as Municipal Election Superintendent (unanimous)
• Approved GMA’s District 4 Officers for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Regulations update to require utility availability statements (unanimous)
• Approved 457(b) Retirement Plan Changes (unanimous)
• Approved Facility Rental Fee Increase (unanimous)
• Approved Library Advisory Board Constitution & Bylaws Update (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 Budget Amendments #133‑150 (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica Board of Ethics will approve the agenda, approve the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting, review requests from the complainant, and set the date for the next meeting and hearing.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025
• Review of requests from complainant
• Schedule of next meeting and hearing

The Board approved the amended agenda and the minutes from the April 4 and April 8 meetings. It denied a request for Vice‑Chair Barthé’s recusal and ordered additional evidence to be gathered. The Board rescheduled the review meeting to May 23, 2025 at 9:00 am and the hearing to May 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm at 206 North Avenue, Villa Rica, GA. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved amended agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Denied recusal request, allowing more evidence (2-0)
• Rescheduled review meeting to May 23, 2025 at 9:00 am (3-0)
• Rescheduled hearing to May 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm at 206 North Avenue (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

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The Villa Rica City Council holds a special called meeting to discuss appointing an interim city manager, certify the roll-back millage rate at 5.588, and consider an emergency repair of Cowan's Lake Dam. The council will also vote on insurance renewals through GIRMA, ratify a right-of-way agreement with BM&K, and discuss a TAD property tax refund. Executive sessions are scheduled for property and personnel matters.

• Discussion of appointment of interim city manager
• Approve property & liability insurance renewal with GIRMA
• Approve excess cyber liability insurance renewal through GIRMA
• Certify the Estimate Roll-Back Millage Rate at 5.588
• Emergency repair of Cowan's Lake Dam and resolution

The Villa Rica City Council approved several insurance renewals, a right‑of‑way services agreement, and a millage rate estimate. It also approved the Church Street paving contract, emergency repairs at Cowan’s Lake Dam, and staffing contracts for interim community development and city management positions. All actions were recorded as approvals.

• Approved property & liability insurance renewal with Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency (GIRMA)
• Approved supplemental cyber liability insurance renewal with GIRMA
• Approved ratification of Right‑Of‑Way Services Agreement with BM&K
• Certified the estimate roll‑back millage rate at 5.588
• Approved 2025 Church Street paving project bid to Magnum Paving, Inc.
• Approved emergency repair at Cowan’s Lake Dam and related resolution
• Approved contract with Sumter Local Government Consulting for interim community development director
• Approved appointment of CFO/Interim Deputy City Manager Jennifer Hallman as interim city manager

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The Villa Rica Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, review financials, and hear a director's report on Q1 outcomes from digital advertising and public relations contracts. No significant policy decisions or new business are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Financial report review
• Director's report on Q1 digital advertising and PR contract performance

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The Planning and Zoning commission will hold public hearings regarding a text amendment for smoke and vape shops. The body will also discuss the rezoning and annexation of the Hwy 61 and South Van Wert-Avemore PUD.

• TA-04-25: Text amendment for Smoke Shops, Tobacco stores, Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, and Vape Shop definitions
• RA-01-25, ANX-01-25, ANX-02-25: Rezoning and annexation for Hwy 61 and South Van Wert-Avemore PUD

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The Board of Ethics will meet to approve the official form for submissions and conduct a formal review of a complaint. The City Attorney will lead these items and the scheduling of future hearings.

• Approval of Official Form for Submission
• Formal Review of Complaint

The Villa Rica Board of Ethics approved an amended agenda, the minutes from the April 4 meeting, and the official complaint submission form. The board also directed the city attorney to draft a response letter for a formal complaint and scheduled the next board meeting for May 2, 2025 and a hearing for May 9, 2025. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved amended agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 4, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved official form for complaint submission (3-0)
• Directed city attorney to draft letter for formal complaint (3-0)
• Scheduled next board meeting for May 2, 2025 at 10:00 am (3-0)
• Scheduled hearing for May 9, 2025 at 10:00 am at 206 North Avenue (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

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The Villa Rica Board of Ethics is meeting to organize by selecting an officer, reviewing the city's ethics ordinance, and considering a specific complaint. The board will also adopt rules of procedure and set future meeting dates. All business is conducted in public session at City Hall.

• Selection of Board Officer
• Review of Ethics Ordinance
• Review of Complaint
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure
• Schedule of Future Meetings

The Board of Ethics called the meeting to order and elected Luz Morales as Chair, Hurchail Barthé as Vice Chair, and Connie Flowers as Secretary. The Board adopted the existing Rules of Procedure with a 3-0 vote. A future meeting was scheduled for April 8, 2025 at 10:00 am, and the session was adjourned with a 3-0 vote.

• Motion to call meeting to order passed 3-0
• Luz Morales selected as Chair
• Hurchail Barthé selected as Vice Chair
• Connie Flowers selected as Secretary
• Adopt Rules of Procedure ‘as is’ passed 3-0
• Schedule next meeting for April 8, 2025 at 10:00 am
• Motion to adjourn passed 3-0

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The Villa Rica City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approvals for two community development grants: $8,500 for the Villa Rica Lions Club's Sail On Beach Boys Tribute Concert and $10,000 for the Thomas A. Dorsey Birthplace & Gospel Heritage Festival. The council will also consider routine items such as a three‑way stop at Thomas Dorsey and Daniel Road, a paving contract for Main Street Plaza, and a left‑hand turn lane design on Mirror Lake Boulevard.

• Approval of $8,500 grant to Villa Rica Lions Club for Sail On Beach Boys Tribute Concert
• Approval of $10,000 grant to Thomas A. Dorsey Birthplace & Gospel Heritage Festival
• Approval of a three‑way stop at Thomas Dorsey and Daniel Road
• Award to Magnum Paving, Inc. for Main Street Plaza paving project
• Approval of current Mirror Lake Boulevard left‑hand turn lane design

The Villa Rica City Council adopted the agenda and approved the Consent Agenda, which included approval of a fixed asphalt plant, a 3‑way stop, paving project awards, and two community‑development grants. The council also appointed members to the Main Street Advisory Board and the Downtown Development Authority, entered executive session for litigation and property matters, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: asphalt plant contract, 3‑way stop, paving award, turn lane design, and two grant awards (unanimous)
• Appointed Gina Price Steed and Nathan Jackson to Main Street Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Alan Martinez to Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session for pending litigation and property discussions (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss a proposed ethics ordinance and consider an appointment to the Board of Ethics. No other business is scheduled.

• Ethics Ordinance Discussion
• Board of Ethics Appointment

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A 60‑day moratorium on filing new ethics complaints was adopted with a 4‑1 vote. Connie Flowers was appointed to the Villa Rica Board of Ethics by unanimous consent.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted 60‑day ethics‑complaint moratorium (4-1)
• Approved Connie Flowers to Board of Ethics (unanimous)

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The City Council will hold a work session to discuss infrastructure projects and community grants. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a proposed one-way designation for Eleanor Walk.

• Public hearing for proposed one-way on Eleanor Walk and Thomas Dorsey 3 way
• Thomas Dorsey and Daniel Rd. 3 Way Stop
• Main Street Plaza Paving Project
• Mirror Lake Boulevard Left-hand Turn Lane design approval
• J & M Tank Lines- Asphalt Manufacturing development

The Villa Rica City Council placed six items on the consent agenda and approved them unanimously. Approvals include a sponsorship for an e‑recycling event, a fixed asphalt plant on parcel V030100037, a new three‑way stop, a left‑turn lane design on Mirror Lake Blvd, and two community‑development grants totaling $18,500. No dissenting votes were recorded.

• Approved Keep Carroll Beautiful sponsorship for e‑recycling event (unanimous)
• Approved J & M Tank Lines and Scruggs Company fixed asphalt plant on parcel V030100037 (unanimous)
• Approved three‑way stop at Thomas Dorsey and Daniel Road (unanimous)
• Approved Mirror Lake Blvd left‑hand turn lane design (unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 grant to Villa Rica Lions Club for Sail On Beach Boys tribute concert (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Thomas A. Dorsey Birthplace & Gospel Heritage Festival (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica Joint Commission meeting will approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates on data tracking charts, the Avemore development, and the results of the recent ESPLOST school sales tax vote. No voting items or ordinances are scheduled.

• Approval of February 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Data tracking chart update
• Avemore development update
• ESPLOST election results presentation

The joint commission unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee asked the city attorney to draft a letter supporting the Avemore annexation request. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Requested city attorney to draft annexation support letter (unanimous request)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes two intergovernmental agreements with Douglas County, a final plat for Fairway 17, a fireworks display plan, an engineering services contract, and a resolution supporting a senior housing development. Additional items include public hearings for a commercial license and a zoning ordinance amendment, as well as routine minutes approvals and financial updates.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Douglas County & Douglas County Tax Commissioner
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Douglas County for Elections
• Fairway 17 Final Plat
• July 3rd Fireworks Display
• Resolution and Letter of Support for Senior Housing Development (GICH)

City Council

The City Council meets in work session to review the FY24 audit presentation by Mauldin & Jenkins, consider intergovernmental agreements with Douglas County, and discuss a sign ordinance text amendment. Also on the agenda are alcohol license applications with public hearings, a July 3rd fireworks display contract, a traffic study on Thomas Dorsey, and a resolution supporting a senior housing development. The session includes discussion of a proposed residential rental dwelling unit inspection program.

• FY24 Audit Presentation by Mauldin & Jenkins, CPAs & Advisors
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Douglas County & Douglas County Tax Commissioner
• ABL-03-25 Honest Commercial Inc. dba Discount Smokes & Beer with public hearing
• TA-05-25 Sign ordinance text amendments; sections 9.03(f), 9.04, 9.29(f), 9.39(3), 9.40(7)(b) with public hearing
• Resolution and Letter of Support for Senior Housing Development (GICH)

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The Villa Rica Joint Commission will adopt its agenda, appoint or re‑appoint members for 2025, and approve the November 14, 2024 meeting minutes. Updates will be given on the TAD financial status, data tracking, and downtown activities. The commission will discuss the March 18 ESPLOST referendum and set the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Appointment/Re‑Appointment of Members for 2025
• Approval of November 14, 2024 Meeting Minutes
• TAD Financial Update
• March 18 ESPLOST Referendum
• 2025 Joint Commission Meeting Calendar

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The Villa Rica City Council will approve the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss two ordinance text amendments: TA-05-25, which signs amendments to several sections and includes a public hearing, and TA-04-25, which modifies regulations for smoke shops, tobacco stores, and medical marijuana dispensaries and adds a new definition for vape shops. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Approve minutes from 12/17/2024 (old business)
• TA-05-25: Sign ordinance text amendments to sections 9.03(f), 9.04, 9.29(f), 9.39(3), 9.40(7)(b) and schedule a public hearing
• TA-04-25: Amend ordinance to modify smoke shops, tobacco stores, medical marijuana dispensaries and add new section 8.23 defining vape shops

City Council

The Villa Rica City Council will hold a public hearing on opting out of the HB 581 floating homestead exemption and consider a resolution enacting a 180-day moratorium on new construction. They will also discuss changes to water/sewer rates and tier structures, approve consent agenda items including plats, budget amendments, and a GEFA loan for a water main, and consider text amendments on peddler licensing and heavy motor vehicle routes.

• Public hearing on HB 581 floating homestead exemption opt-out
• Resolution for 180-day moratorium on new construction
• Water/sewer rates and tier structure recommendation
• FY25 Budget Amendments #131–132
• Text amendments on peddler solicitation and heavy motor vehicle routes (TA-02-25, TA-03-25)

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on a water/sewer rate study and tier structure recommendation, a public hearing on opting out of the HB 581 floating homestead exemption, and a resolution to enact a 180-day moratorium on new construction. Other items include alcohol license applications, text amendments on peddling and heavy motor vehicles, and approval of a GEFA loan for a water main extension.

• Water/Sewer Rates & Tier Structure Recommendation by Interim Deputy City Manager/CFO
• HB 581 Floating Homestead Exemption Opt-Out Public Hearing
• Resolution for 180-day moratorium on new construction
• ABL-01-25 application for alcohol license at Shell Food Mart (Fast Advents Corporation)
• Approve GEFA loan resolution & agreements for North Bypass 12" water main

City Council

The Villa Rica City Council will hold a special called meeting on February 4, 2025, to conduct a public hearing regarding HB 581. No other business or decisions are scheduled beyond this hearing and routine procedural items.

• Public Hearing regarding HB 581

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning and annexation for a PUD at Hwy 61 and South Van Wert-Avemore, a text amendment to create a Technology Park Overlay District, and a rezoning at 628 South Street. The consent agenda includes setting qualifying fees for council seats, budget amendments, and grant applications.

• Rezoning and annexation for Hwy 61 and South Van Wert-Avemore PUD (ANX-01 &2-24) (RA-06-24)
• Text Amendment to establish Section 4.18 Technology Park Overlay District
• RA-05-24 Rezoning of .47-acre at 628 South Street from R2 to C2
• Establishing qualifying fees of $270 for Ward 3, 4, and 5 council seats in November 2025 election
• Personnel Policy Amendments

City Council

The Villa Rica City Council, meeting as the Public Facilities Authority, will hold a special called meeting on January 14, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items: appointing a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary for 2025, and approving minutes from the January 8, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Appointment of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary for 2025
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will review several rezoning requests and text amendments to the city code. The body is also discussing budget amendments for FY24 and FY25 and the establishment of qualifying fees for the November 2025 election.

• Rezoning request for 628 South Street from Single-Family Urban (R2) to Commercial Medium, Density (C2)
• Rezoning and annexation for Hwy 61 and South Van Wert-Avemore PUD
• Text Amendment to establish Section 4.18 Technology Park Overlay District
• FY24 Year-End Budget Amendments #262 - #280 and FY25 Rollover Budget Amendments #20 - #133
• Authorization for 2025 Raise, CHIP, and Georgia Transportation and Infrastructure Bank grant/loan applications