Waynesboro public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation Commission Meetings
The Historic Preservation Commission approved five certificates of appropriateness for signage, roofing, fencing, and window replacements. The commission also voted to appoint Rex Gerlinger as a new member, pending City Council approval.
- Approved new signage and wooden flower boxes at 629 N. Liberty Street
- Approved re-roofing with similar materials at 410 S. Liberty Street
- Approved new window signage at 618 N. Liberty Street
- Approved 6-foot wooden privacy fence at 538 Jones Avenue
- Approved energy efficient windows and roof shingle replacement at 303 W. 6th Street
- Approved appointment of Rex Gerlinger to the commission
City Council Meetings
City Council approved the first reading of the 2023 Budget Ordinance and authorized the purchase of a police vehicle and body cameras. The council also approved the 2023 LMIG Project List and a contractual agreement for the Burke County Joint Comprehensive Plan.
- Approved 1st Reading of 2023 Budget Ordinance 2023-01 (Unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of one police vehicle (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc for police body cameras (4-1)
- Approved 2023 LMIG Project List and banking funds for three years (Unanimous)
- Approved Burke County Joint Comprehensive Plan Contractual Agreement with CSRA Regional Commission (Unanimous)
- Approved 2nd reading of Annexation and Zoning Ordinance 2022-11-01 for Tax Map 065, Parcel 027 (Unanimous)
- Approved MLK Parade Application from Burke County Improvement Association (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from 11/21/22, 12/1/22, 12/8/22, and 12/8/22 budget hearing (Unanimous)
Downtown Development Authority Meetings
The Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Staff provided updates on holiday window painting, radio advertisements, the DDA Open House, and the Christmas Parade. No new ordinances or funding requests were voted on.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
Committee Meeting Agendas
The committee granted permission to the Burke County High School Beta Club to create a memorial for former Mayor Pauline Jenkins. Additionally, the committee unanimously approved the replacement of dead and diseased downtown trees with specific species.
- Approved Beta Club request to proceed with a memorial project for former Mayor Pauline Jenkins
- Approved replacement of downtown trees with Trident Maple, Chinese Elm, or Japanese Maple (Unanimous)
City Council Meetings
City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex 54.07 acres and change its zoning to Residential Single Family. The council also approved a wastewater treatment plant engineering agreement and a bid process for lawn care services.
- Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2022-11-01 for annexation and R-1 zoning of Map 065, Parcel 027 (unanimous)
- Approved recommendation to bid out lawn care services (unanimous)
- Approved DDA Christmas Parade Application (unanimous)
- Approved WWTP Upgrade Engineering Agreement with Armentrout Mathney Thurmond, P.C. (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from eight previous committee and council meetings (unanimous)
- Agreed to cooperate with BCHS Beta Club to honor late Mayor Pauline Jenkins
City Council Meetings
The City Council held a public hearing and voted to maintain the property tax millage rate. The council also approved the creation of a youth council and advisory board.
- Set 2022 Millage Rate at 11 mills (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution to Establish the City of Waynesboro Youth Council and Youth Advisory Board (Unanimous)
Downtown Development Authority Meetings
The Board approved a motion to have the building inspector examine the property at 103 W. 6th Street. The DDA also reported receiving a $1,300 Planters EMC Operation Round-Up grant.
- Approved minutes from previous meeting
- Approved building inspection for 103 W. 6th Street
- Received $1,300 Planters EMC Operation Round-Up grant
Committee Meeting Agendas
The committee received updates on Public Works staffing and Wastewater Treatment Plant compliance. City Manager Kirkland informed the committee of a 18% rate increase for water and a 4% rate increase for sewer.
- Reported 18% rate increase for water
- Reported 4% rate increase for sewer
Committee Meeting Agendas
The committee reviewed reports on housing projects and the status of unfit structures. The CDBG 2022 Application was not funded, and GICH Alumni Status was approved for two years. No formal votes were recorded for other items.
- CDBG 2022 Application: Not funded
- GICH Alumni Status: Approved for next two years
- 824 Perry Street: Demolition agreement signed
Committee Meeting Agendas
The committee reviewed a budget proposal from the Police Department requesting a $1 million increase for vehicles and body cameras. The committee also discussed animal control complaints and a withdrawn street closure request for the Christmas Market on Seventh.
- Discussed $1,000,000 Police Department budget increase proposal
- Reviewed request for 6 vehicles and Axon body cameras
- Reviewed proposed organizational chart for new T/SOD positions
- Noted withdrawal of street closure request for Christmas Market on Seventh
Downtown Development Authority Meetings
The Downtown Development Authority approved spending up to $1,200 per month for a holiday promotion with radio station WKXC. The board also reviewed updates on local business openings and upcoming holiday events.
- Approved minutes from October 5, 2022
- Approved spending up to $1,200 per month for WKXC holiday promotion