Waynesboro public meetings in 2024

City Council Meetings

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding property taxes. The body will discuss and decide on the adoption of the 2024 millage rate.

• Public hearing to set 2024 millage rate
• Adoption of 2024 millage rate

City Council Meetings

This agenda for the Waynesboro City Council meeting of December 19, 2024, contains only page numbers and no actual agenda items. The document appears to be a placeholder or incomplete agenda. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are recorded.

City Council Meetings

The City Council is holding a public hearing to receive public input on a proposed property tax increase. This is the first of three scheduled hearings in December 2024. No votes or decisions are scheduled during this hearing.

• Property Tax Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m. to discuss a proposed tax increase

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority board will approve previous meeting minutes, hear partner reports from the Chamber of Commerce and D.O.O.R., and receive updates on recent successful events including the Downtown Open House and Christmas parade. New business includes planning for the MLK Day Parade on January 18th and a cornhole tournament fundraiser.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Partner reports: Chamber of Commerce and D.O.O.R.
• Update: Downtown Open House gave away over 100 free gifts; City Hall hosted art show by Burke County High School students
• Update: DDA Christmas Parade had fewer entries; bucket trucks from Planters EMC and Georgia Power were Grand Marshals
• New business: MLK Day Parade downtown on Saturday, January 18th; cornhole tournament fundraiser planning

The Downtown Development Authority met on December 18, 2024, and approved the minutes from the November 20 meeting. They heard reports on successful holiday events, including the Christmas on Liberty event and the Downtown Open House, and discussed new business, including the upcoming MLK Day Parade and a cornhole tournament fundraiser. A special planning meeting for the cornhole event was scheduled for January 7, 2025.

• Approved minutes from November 20, 2024 meeting
• Scheduled special planning meeting for cornhole tournament on January 7, 2025 at 9am
• Requested Don Lively bring white board and laminated street map to future meetings

City Council Meetings

The provided agenda contains only page markers and no specific discussion items, motions, or decisions. It is procedural boilerplate.

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Waynesboro Public Safety Committee will meet on December 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to consider an agenda item request regarding animal control and receive updates from the Police and Fire Departments. The committee will also handle procedural matters such as call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance. Upcoming meetings include a Budget Public Hearing later that day and Property Tax Public Hearings on December 19 and 26.

• Agenda item request – Animal Control
• Police Department Update
• Fire Department Update
• Upcoming Budget Public Hearing – December 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
• Upcoming Property Tax Public Hearings – December 19 and 26, 2024

City Council Meetings

The provided agenda text for the Waynesboro City Council meeting of November 20, 2024, consists solely of page numbers (1 through 19) with no actionable items, decisions, or discussions listed. This appears to be a placeholder or incomplete document, offering no information on what the council will consider.

City Council Meetings

The agenda for this Waynesboro City Council meeting consists solely of page numbers (Pages 1-58) and contains no substantive items such as decisions, proposals, or public hearings.

• No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed; agenda is only page numbers.

City Council Meetings

The provided agenda for the Waynesboro City Council meeting on November 12, 2024, consists solely of page-number indicators (e.g., 'Page 1 of 17') without any actual meeting items, resolutions, or discussion topics. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

Committee Meeting Agendas

The agenda for this Waynesboro committee meeting contains only page numbers and references to other pages, with no specific items for discussion or decision. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Waynesboro Public Safety and Utilities Committees meet jointly to consider two agenda item requests: one from Jennifer Harper representing Bird Dog Beverages and another from Patricia Pressley of First Step Learning Academy. The committees will also receive updates from the Fire and Police Departments. No votes or decisions are listed on the draft agenda.

• Agenda item request by Jennifer Harper – Bird Dog Beverages
• Agenda item request by Patricia Pressley – First Step Learning Academy
• Fire Department updates
• Police Department updates

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority will review updates on the Downtown Open House and Christmas Parade, discuss a $3000 grant application, and hear partner reports. All items are for discussion; no votes are scheduled.

• Downtown Open House on Sunday, November 24th, 1-5PM, with free giveaways received
• Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7th, 1PM, theme 'Christmas Around The Globe'
• Don Lively submitted a $3000 Planters Operation Round Up grant application
• Ornamental iron gate and fence for downtown restroom site to begin within two weeks
• Signs for Shadrack side dumpsters to prohibit parking and require broken-down cardboard

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

The Waynesboro Historic Preservation Commission will consider old and new business items, including approvals for roof replacement at 531 S. Liberty Street and new signage at 622 N. Liberty Street. The commission will also discuss window and door replacements at 218 E. 7th Street, a grant for fencing at the downtown public restrooms site (103 W. 6th Street), and a potential training session for commissioners.

• 24-COA-SA-09: Approval of single-ply membrane roof at 531 S. Liberty Street (staff-approved)
• 24-COA-SA-10: Approval of new signage for Burkley’s Boutique at 622 N. Liberty Street (staff-approved)
• Discussion of window, door, and metal roof replacement at 218 E. 7th Street
• Progress update on downtown public restrooms at 103 W. 6th Street with grant for wrought iron fence
• Discussion of overdue district survey and potential use of Archway student data

City Council Meetings

The provided agenda text for the Waynesboro City Council meeting of October 21, 2024, consists solely of page numbers from 1 to 49. No meeting items, proposals, or discussions are listed. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive content.

• No actionable items present in agenda text

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Waynesboro Utilities Committee will open bids for the Brentwood Drainage Improvements project (PE24163) and discuss a water rates study presented by Bill Powell. Departmental updates and budget reviews for Gas, Water, and Wastewater are also on the agenda.

• Bid opening for Brentwood Drainage Improvements (PE24163)
• Water rates study presentation by Bill Powell
• Agenda item request from Patricia Pressley
• Gas Department update and budget review
• Water Department and Wastewater Treatment Plant updates and budgets

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Housing/Recreation/CDBG/GICH Committee is meeting to conduct a bid opening and receive a planning update. The primary action involves a housing development project funded by a 2018 CHIP Grant.

• Bid opening for 2018 CHIP Grant single-family housing development at 1021 Grubbs Street
• Planning & Development update

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Housing/Recreation/CDBG/GICH Committee will meet to open bids for a single-family housing development. The committee will also receive an update on planning and development.

• Bid opening for 2018 CHIP single-family housing development at 1021 Grubbs Street
• Planning & Development update

City Council Meetings

The City Council is meeting to vote on a resolution regarding the acceptance of a USDA grant. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Approval of Resolution to Accept USDA Grant

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority will review and approve previous meeting minutes, receive partner reports, and discuss ongoing projects. Old business includes the Christmas Parade theme and City Hall parking lot paving with six EV charging stations, with some business owners agreeing to cover part of the cost. New business features a printed holiday event schedule and a ribbon-cutting for Burkley's Boutique.

• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2024 meeting
• Christmas Parade theme set as 'Christmas Around The World'
• City Hall parking lot paving includes six EV recharging stations; affected business owners contributing to paving costs
• Follow-up on Greenway trail signs
• Burkley's Boutique grand opening on October 12, ribbon cutting on October 10

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to rezone 405 Liberty Street from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-1 (General Commercial). The council will also hold second readings of ordinances regulating open burning and septic/portable toilet waste disposal. Other agenda items include approval of a special event for Trick or Treat on Liberty Street with a road closure, declaring surplus equipment, and appointing the Youth Council Advisory Board.

• Rezone Map/Parcel W11-040 (405 Liberty Street) from R-1 to C-1
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-07-01 Open Burning Within the City of Waynesboro
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-07-02 Septic Tank and Portable Toilet Wastewater/Sewage Disposal
• Special Event: Trick or Treat on Liberty Street with road closure (Liberty Street, 6th to 8th Street)
• Approval of Surplus Equipment and Waynesboro Youth Council Advisory Board

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for 405 Liberty Street, seeking to change the property from R-1 Residential to C-1 General Commercial to allow a coffee shop. Applicant Amy Herrington filed the petition. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and may make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Zoning map amendment for 405 Liberty Street (parcel W11-040) from R-1 to C-1 for a coffee shop development.

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Housing/Recreation/CDBG/GICH Committee will meet on August 23, 2024, to receive a Grants Update from the CSRA Regional Commission and a Planning & Development Update. No specific proposals or votes are listed; the agenda consists of routine informational items.

• Grants update from CSRA Regional Commission
• Planning & Development Department update

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority will approve minutes, hear partner reports, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes the sale of Salty Spur/Burkley's Boutique with new owners planning a children's clothing store, and a public restroom project. New business covers the Annual Downtown Open House on November 24, the Christmas Parade on December 7, and City Hall parking lot re-paving.

• Salty Spur/Burkley's Boutique sold; new owners plan children's clothing and embroidery
• Public restroom project discussion
• Annual Downtown Open House on Sunday, November 24, 1-2 PM
• DDA Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7, 1 PM (rainout December 14)
• City Hall parking lot re-paving

The Downtown Development Authority approved a motion to send a letter to the City Council asking the city attorney to make vagrancy a priority, in response to concerns about the public restroom project. The board also discussed the Salty Spur sale, greenway signage, and upcoming events. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion to send letter to City Council requesting vagrancy be made a priority (motion by Rex Gerlinger, second by Bill Tinley)
• Approved minutes from July 24, 2024 meeting (motion by Elizabeth Highsmith, second by Bill Tinley)

City Council Meetings

The provided agenda for the August 19, 2024 Waynesboro City Council meeting consists solely of page numbering from 1 to 42 with no substantive items, decisions, or discussions listed. This appears to be procedural boilerplate or an incomplete document.

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Housing/Recreation/CDBG/GICH Committee will meet on August 2, 2024, to receive a grants update from the CSRA Regional Commission and a planning and development update. The agenda is a draft and largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Grants update from CSRA Regional Commission
• Planning and Development update

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Housing/Recreation/CDBG/GICH Committee will hold a meeting on August 2, 2024. The agenda includes a Grants Update from the CSRA Regional Commission and a Planning & Development Update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Grants Update – CSRA Regional Commission
• Planning & Development Update

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Combined Public Safety and Public Works Committees will meet to discuss event permits and department updates. The body will review specific ordinances regarding fire burns and septic tank wastewater disposal.

• Special event applications for Bird Dog 100 (Cycling Gursts, LLC) and film movie 'Saturday Night Uptown' (Phokus Entertainment)
• Review of Fire Burn Ordinance
• Discussion on loitering at 6th Street, Liberty Street, and City Park
• Ordinance update for 'Septic Tank – Portable Toilet Wastewater/Sewage Disposal'
• Discussion on bulk item pick-up

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Housing/Recreation/CDBG/GICH Committee is meeting to receive a grants update from the CSRA Regional Commission and a planning and development update. The agenda contains only procedural items and no specific proposals or decisions.

• Grants update from CSRA Regional Commission
• Planning and development update

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority heard updates on recent events and new business activity. Old business items included successful Juneteenth parade, farmers market, and Fourth of July fireworks show, along with a $2,000 contract for cleaning and sealing brick on the public restroom project. New business covered property sales and redevelopment plans at 543 S. Liberty Street (Jones Building), 720 N. Liberty Street, and Salty Spur. The board also discussed parking delineation on Liberty Street and ongoing trash/vagrancy issues at 540 S. Liberty Street.

• Public restroom project: $2,000 contract with C & H for brick cleaning, sealing, and wall openings
• Mad Anthony's Big Boom fireworks display received donations short of past years but show was successful with 25-minute display
• 543 S. Liberty Street (Jones Building) sold; new owner plans residential upstairs, commercial downstairs
• 720 N. Liberty Street: inquiry about renovations to convert building to office space
• East side of Liberty Street between 6th and 7th: discussion of painting delineated parking spaces (no timeframe)

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

The Waynesboro Historic Preservation Commission will hear updates on several properties, including a new owner's plans to renovate the Jones Building at 543 S. Liberty Street for commercial and possibly residential use. Other items include progress on the Armory Building at 534 S. Liberty Street, a pending demolition request at 821 Myrick Street, and cosmetic plans at 720 N. Liberty Street. No formal decisions or votes are expected.

• 543 S. Liberty Street (Jones Building) sold; owner plans commercial first floor, possible residential second floor
• 534 S. Liberty Street (Armory Building) back on track with new drawings; work to begin soon
• 821 Myrick Street (Dinwiddie House) owners have taken no further action on demolition request
• 720 N. Liberty Street representative considering cosmetic changes and removing awning for parking
• 103 W. 6th Street old plaster removed; bricks cleaned and sealed

The Waynesboro Historic Preservation Commission met on July 23, 2024, and approved the minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting. No new decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates from staff about ongoing and upcoming renovation projects at several historic properties. The commission took no formal action on any of the properties discussed.

• Approved minutes from May 28, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The provided agenda contains only page markers and no listed business, motions, or discussion items. It is procedural boilerplate.

Planning Commission Meetings

The commission will appoint a new chairperson to replace Esther Moore. Members will also discuss adding 'coffee shop' to the permitted uses table and reviewing regulations for food trucks, tiny homes, and short-term rentals. Additionally, the commission will receive an update on a housing survey conducted by UGA students in May 2024.

• Appointment of a new Planning Commission Chairperson
• Classification of 'coffee shop' in the zoning ordinance
• Discussion on updates for food trucks, tiny homes, and tattoo parlors
• Review of short-term rental regulations (VRBO, Airbnb)
• Update on UGA housing survey data from May 2024

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review Ordinance No 2024-05-01 regarding Municipal Court Judge service agreements and terms. The meeting also includes information on the upcoming November 5, 2024, voter's ballot for Redevelopment Powers. Other business includes youth council recommendations and surplus equipment approval.

• Second reading of Ordinance No 2024-05-01 regarding Municipal Court Judge terms
• Information on the November 5, 2024, Redevelopment Powers ballot question
• Approval of Waynesboro Youth Council Advisory Board recommendations
• Approval of surplus equipment

Committee Meeting Agendas

The committee will consider the appointment of Thomas Brady to the Housing Authority. The meeting also includes updates regarding planning, development, finance, and personnel.

• Appointment of Thomas Brady as Resident Commissioner
• Planning and Development department update
• Discussion of redevelopment powers
• Finance report
• Personnel update

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Waynesboro Downtown Development Authority board is meeting to approve previous minutes, hear partner reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include an update on the Mad Anthony's Big Boom fireworks show, which is $561 short of its $12,196 cost, a downtown public restroom project, and a proposed mural on the Peach Pit Cantina building.

• Mad Anthony's Big Boom: $11,635 raised, $561 short of $12,196 cost; includes $2,500 Planters EMC grant
• Downtown Public Restroom Project discussion
• New mural on Peach Pit Cantina side, pending City and Historic Preservation Commission approval
• Movies Under The Stars update
• Partner reports from Chamber of Commerce, D.O.O.R., Archway

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2024, with several action items. They will consider a first reading of an ordinance to establish a service agreement and maximum term for the municipal court judge, approve a Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) / Local Road Assistance (LRA) project, and vote on a summer basketball league at 6th Street Park and a Juneteenth parade special event application. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, swearing in of the municipal court judge, and recognition of Municipal Court Clerks Week.

• 1st reading of Ordinance No 2024-05-01 for municipal court judge service agreement and term limit
• Approval of LMIG/LRA road project
• Approval of Summer League Basketball at 6th Street Park
• Approval of Juneteenth Parade special event application
• Recognition of Municipal Court Clerks Week (June 10-14, 2024)

Committee Meeting Agendas

The committee will meet to discuss local maintenance and improvement grants or road assistance administration funds. The agenda also includes a public works update, a public safety update, and an agenda item request from Eric Mobley.

• Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG)/ Local Road Assistance Administration (LRA) project approval
• Agenda Item Request – Eric Mobley
• Public Works Update
• Public Safety Update

City Council Meetings

The Burke County Board of Commissioners and Waynesboro City Council are holding a joint worksession to discuss a redevelopment district/TAD, utility expansion and economic development, and an animal services contract with the city. Following the worksession, a called meeting will consider a budget amendment for a Covid Mitigation Grant.

• Presentation and discussion of Redevelopment District/TAD
• Discussion of Utility Expansion Plans & Economic Development
• Discussion of Animal Services Contract with the City
• Budget Amendment for Covid Mitigation Grant

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a called meeting to approve the appointment of an associate municipal court judge, swear in the municipal and associate judges, and recognize essay contest winners. The police chief recommends Judge Travel's Chance as backup judge to fill in for Judge Beddingfield when unavailable.

• Approval of recommendation for Associate Municipal Court Judge
• Swearing in of Municipal Court Judge and Associate Court Judge
• Recognition of 'If I Were Mayor' Essay Contest Winners
• Judge Travel's Chance recommended as backup judge by Police Chief Willie Burley

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority met and approved minutes, heard partner reports, and discussed old and new business. They agreed to hold Movies Under The Stars on April 26 during Georgia Cities Week, and Don Lively reported progress on the downtown restroom project and fireworks fundraising. No firm decision was made on a possible summer kick-off event.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Movies Under The Stars set for April 26, showing Toy Story 4
• Downtown restroom project: brick cleaning and sealing as donation, future visit to EBA restrooms
• Mad Anthony's Big Boom fireworks on July 3, $6,585 raised, $2,500 grant applied for
• Discussed possible Summer Kick-off or mid-year Open House, no decision

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will consider a Planned Unit Development request for St. George Crossings. The proposal involves 187.64 acres located at 6th Street for future mixed-use development.

• Planned Unit Development: St. George Crossings (187.64 acres at 6th Street)

City Council Meetings

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate — it lists page numbers (1 through 46) with no actual meeting items, decisions, or discussions. There is nothing substantive for the City Council to consider in this document.

Zoning Board of Appeals/Adjustments Meetings

The Waynesboro Zoning Board of Appeals/Adjustments is meeting to consider a variance request for property at 200 Manau Lane (Map & Parcel W11-035). The applicant, Chris Collins, seeks to reduce the required setback from 10 feet to 3 feet to build a peanut handling and storage facility. The board will also approve previous minutes and may address other business.

• Variance request to reduce setback from 10 ft to 3 ft at 200 Manau Lane
• Applicant: Chris Collins
• Purpose: peanut handling and storage facility
• Property Map & Parcel: W11-035
• Meeting at 5:00 PM at City Hall

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission is reviewing two petitions to rezone land for multifamily apartment communities. The body is also considering a setback variance for a peanut handling and storage facility. Decisions on these items will be recommended to the City Council.

• Zoning amendment for 8.51 acres at HWY 25 N from C-2 to R-3 for Piedmont Housing Group, LLC
• Zoning amendment for 15.76 acres at Lovers Lane from R-2 to R-3 for Southeast Housing Partners
• Variance request for 200 Manau Lane to reduce setback from 10 feet to 3 feet for Chris Collins
• Public hearing for zoning amendments scheduled for April 15, 2024

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority will review minutes from previous meetings, hear partner reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include board member training options, fundraising for the Mad Anthony's Big Boom fireworks show, a downtown public restroom project, and interest in the building at 627 Shadrack Street.

• Fundraising for Mad Anthony's Big Boom: $4,450 received so far, plus $899.09 from last year; grant application to Planters EMC Operation Round Up
• Downtown Public Restroom project discussion
• Wild Roots Salon opening: soft opening April 1, ribbon cutting April 4 at 11AM, grand opening April 6
• 627 Shadrack Street: two parties interested in the two-story building adjacent to Bird Dog Beverages
• DDA board member training options: June 21 in Savannah or August 26-29 in Thomasville, expenses covered by the City

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

The Historic Preservation Commission will review several requests for work on historic properties, including demolition of a barn and the Dinwiddie House, and staff-approved changes to two buildings. They will also hear updates on the downtown restroom project and the old armory building. The meeting includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• 103 W. 6th St: demolition nearly complete for downtown public restroom project; seeking donated labor for cleanup and brick sealing
• 538 S. Liberty St: no contact with owners of old armory building; status unknown over a year after approval
• 105 W. 6th St: request to replace rotten wood with hardy board and install new backlit sign (staff approved)
• 415 S. Liberty St: request to replace 15 windows with vinyl, same grid pattern (staff approved)
• 240 Barron St: discussion on demolishing old barn and sheds; 821 Myrick St: discussion on demolishing Dinwiddie House

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council will consider several items at its March 18, 2024 regular meeting, including authorizing a 2024 Community Development Block Grant application, adopting a municipal court fee schedule, appointing a municipal court judge, and approving a special event application for the 'Rigs for Kid Rig Roundup.' The council will also approve minutes from prior meetings. The agenda includes both decisions and discussion items.

• Resolution 2024-03-02 authorizing application for 2024 CDBG grant to Georgia DCA, deadline April 5, 2024
• Adopt court fee schedule: Municipal Court Judge $500/session, Prosecuting Attorney $300/session, Defense Attorney $300/session
• Appoint Honorable Judge Gary Beddingfield as Municipal Court Judge
• Special event application: Rigs for Kid Rig Roundup, March 2024, at 20 Manay Lin, Waynesboro, GA, with $100 entry fee for trucks/side-by-sides, proceeds split among 4 local families
• Approval of minutes from Called Council Meeting 3/5/24 and Regular Council Meeting 2/19/24

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority is holding a called meeting to discuss old business, specifically the proposed downtown restroom project's roof issues and the Movies Under The Stars event. No new business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of roof issues for the proposed Downtown Restroom Project
• Discussion of Movies Under The Stars event

City Council Meetings

This agenda consists solely of page markers and contains no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive content to report.

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Public Works Committee is meeting to receive a department update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Public Works Update

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a second reading of an ordinance to restate the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System (GMEBS) retirement plan, a request from Sgt. Antonio Young and Shameka Jones regarding the Burke County Rural Diploma Program, and a request from Aaron Redman about Archway Projects. The council will also hold an executive session on real estate and consider approval of prior meeting minutes.

• 2nd reading of ordinance for GMEBS retirement plan restatement
• Agenda item request: Sgt. Antonio Young & Shameka Jones – Burke County Rural Diploma Program
• Agenda item request: Aaron Redman – Archway Projects
• Executive session on real estate
• Approval of minutes from Housing/Recreation/CDBG/GICH Committee (1/23/24) and Regular Council Meeting (1/16/24)

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority board is meeting to approve minutes, hear partner reports, and discuss new and old business. Key items include required training for new board members at the Georgia Downtown Conference, rescheduling Movies Under The Stars, and discussing downtown public restrooms.

• Required training for new DDA board members at Georgia Downtown Conference, Aug 26-29 in Thomasville, GA
• Movies Under The Stars reschedule discussion
• Downtown Public Restrooms discussion

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

The Waynesboro Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from November 28, 2023, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes required commission training and a new historic district survey. New business involves two staff-approved requests for exterior repairs on historic properties.

• 23-COA-SA-17 / 855 N. Liberty Street: replace siding, re-glaze windows, replace porch ceiling/decking/columns, re-roof
• 24-COA-SA-01 / 311 W. 7th Street: replace siding, re-roof, replace/rebuild wooden fence
• 2024 Georgia Historic Preservation Conference, September 18-20, Columbus, GA
• New historic district survey to be completed over next two years; Archway program may assist

City Council Meetings

The provided agenda text consists solely of page number markers and contains no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder document with no actionable content for residents.

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a called meeting to conduct the first reading of the 2024 budget ordinance, which sets a total budget of $10,706,200 and a millage rate of 11 mills. They will also consider resolutions authorizing temporary borrowing up to $1,000,000, approving the 2024 schedule of rates and fees, and applying for a CHIP grant. Additionally, the council will select architectural/engineering services for CDBG and SEID grants and approve a notice of intent for redevelopment powers legislation. The meeting includes the swearing-in of newly elected officials.

• First reading of 2024 Budget Ordinance 2024-01: total $10,706,200, millage rate 11 mills
• Resolution 2024-01-01 authorizing temporary borrowing up to $1,000,000 for 2024 operating expenses
• Resolution 2024-01-02 approving 2024 schedule of rates and fees
• Resolution 2024-01-03 authorizing application for CHIP (Community HOME Invest Program)
• Selection of architectural/engineering services for 2024 CDBG and SEID grants