Waynesboro public meetings in 2025

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider the first reading of the 2026 Budget Ordinance. The body is also reviewing several insurance renewals and a contract award for a recreational facility.

• 1st Reading of 2026 Budget Ordinance 2026-01
• Award of contract for Bird Dog Recreational Facility Complex via Resolution 2025-12-01
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Renewal Rate approval
• Worker's Compensation (Key Risk) and Fire Fighter Cancer (AIG) insurance proposals
• MLK Parade road closure request for Liberty Street and Pauline Jenkins Street

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2026 municipal budget. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance. No specific contracts, rezoning, or ordinance actions are listed for this meeting.

• 2026 Budget Public Hearing

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority board will discuss allocating DDA funds for security measures during the Christmas season on Liberty Street. No decision is indicated in the agenda. The meeting also includes a motion to adjourn.

• Discussion of DDA funding for security at Christmas on Liberty
• Motion to adjourn

The Downtown Development Authority board voted to allocate $1120 for security at the Christmas event on Liberty. The motion was made by Elizabeth Highsmith, seconded by Jesse Palmer III, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $1120 security payment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a demolition request for 217 E. 7th Street and a renovation request for 875 Waters Street. The body will also receive updates on approved demolitions at 821 Myrick Street and 207 E. 7th Street.

• Demolition request for 217 E. 7th Street (25-COA-04)
• Roofing, siding, and window replacement request for 875 Waters Street (25-COA-SA-12)
• Status update on demolition of the Dinwiddie House at 821 Myrick Street
• Status update on approved demolition at 207 E. 7th Street

The commission approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It approved the demolition request for 217 E. 7th Street. It also approved the owner’s request to replace roofing, siding and windows at 875 Waters Street. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Rex Gerlinger, second by Steve Nix)
• Approved demolition of 217 E. 7th Street (motion by Rex Gerlinger, second by Steve Nix)
• Approved repair/replacement request for 875 Waters Street (staff approval)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Rex Gerlinger, second by Steve Nix)

City Council Meetings

The provided agenda consists only of page numbers and contains no substantive items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions can be identified from the text. Consequently, the council's agenda for this meeting is not known from the supplied document.

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Utilities Committee meeting will include a project update on the 6th Street Sewer Improvements. The agenda also lists standard procedural items such as an invocation, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment. No specific decisions or votes are noted in the agenda.

• 6th Street Sewer Improvements Project update

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Housing/Recreation/CDBG/GICH and Utilities Committee will meet on Oct. 24, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of the 2026 Community Development Block Grant. No other specific actions or decisions are listed.

• 2026 Community Development Block Grant discussion

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority is coordinating a Downtown Open House and a ribbon cutting for a new yoga studio. The board is also reviewing a $3,000 grant request for Planters Operation Round Up.

• Downtown Open House scheduled for November 23 from 1 to 5 PM
• Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Spirit Tree Yoga Studio at 611 N. Liberty Street on October 30
• $3,000 Planters Operation Round Up Grant request written by Don Lively
• Discussion of items for holiday event fundraisers
• Updates on the restroom site

The board approved the minutes from the September 24 meeting. The board directed staff to order 100 coloring books for a Christmas sale. The meeting was formally adjourned.

• Approved September 24 meeting minutes
• Ordered 100 coloring books for Christmas sale
• Adjourned the meeting

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Finance & Personnel Committee will meet to review the 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall.

• 2026 Budget Review
• Online Collections
• Regular City Council Meeting (Nov 1)
• Trick or Treat on Liberty Street (Oct 31)
• City of Waynesboro’s 3 Annual Art Exhibition (Nov 23)

City Council Meetings

The agenda for the Oct. 20, 2025 Waynesboro City Council meeting lists only page numbers and does not include any specific items for discussion or decision.

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Waynesboro City Council is meeting to discuss alcoholic beverage regulations in a work session. The meeting agenda lists no other substantive items, such as ordinances or public hearings, for this date.

• Alcoholic Beverage Work Session
• Draft Agenda
• Call to Order
• Invocation
• Pledge of Allegiance

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Combined Housing/Recreation/CDBG/GICH and Utilities committees will meet to open bids for two infrastructure projects. The meeting focuses on reviewing submitted proposals for a recreational facility and wastewater plant improvements.

• Bid opening for Bird Dog Recreational Facility Complex (INODIC GA-0013727)
• Bid opening for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements (AMTpc22214)

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

The Historic Preservation Commission will review an application to demolish the building at 207 E. 7 th Street. It will also approve the removal of damaged metal flashing at 720 N. Liberty Street and approve repairs to roofing, siding, windows, and doors at 815 Jones Avenue. An information item will discuss a possible demolition of the house at 217 E. 7 th Street, which was damaged by Hurricane Helene. The commission will note that demolition at 821 Myrick Street approved earlier has not yet begun.

• Application 25-COA-03 to demolish 207 E. 7 th Street
• Approval to replace metal flashing/roofing at 720 N. Liberty Street (25-COA-SA-10)
• Approval to repair roofing, siding, windows, doors at 815 Jones Avenue (25-COA-SA-11)
• Information item on possible demolition of 217 E. 7 th Street
• Pending demolition at 821 Myrick Street (old business)

The commission approved the demolition request for the property at 207 E. 7th Street, allowing the site to be cleared for an expansion of the adjacent Mr. Auto Parts store. Staff approved roof flashing replacement at 720 N. Liberty Street and approved repair work—including roofing, siding, windows, and doors—at 815 Jones Avenue. The commission also approved a motion concerning Rex Gerlinger and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved demolition of 207 E. 7th Street (motion by Rex Gerlinger, seconded by Steve Nix, passed with no opposition)
• Approved roof flashing replacement at 720 N. Liberty Street (staff approval)
• Approved roof, siding, window, and door repairs at 815 Jones Avenue (staff approval)
• Approved motion concerning Rex Gerlinger (motion approved, no opposition noted)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Rex Gerlinger, seconded by Steve Nix, passed)

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The board will approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting, hear reports from the Chamber of Commerce and D.O.O.R., and discuss several ongoing projects. Items include the DDA Christmas Parade theme, a ribbon‑cutting for Waynesboro Martial Arts at 629 N Liberty St, planning the DDA Open House on November 23, and the Georgia Main Street application. New business covers Spirit Tree Yoga Studio’s move to 611 N Liberty St and a proposed downtown “Mob” event.

• DDA Open House on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 1 to 5 PM, with bamboo cutting boards as giveaways
• Waynesboro Martial Arts relocation to 629 N Liberty Street, interested in a ribbon cutting and grand opening
• Spirit Tree Yoga Studio relocation to 611 N Liberty Street, first class scheduled for October 11, interested in a ribbon cutting and grand opening
• Georgia Main Street application continuing, with meetings in two other cities over the next two weeks
• Discussion of a downtown “Mob” event

The board approved the August 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved spending DDA funds to outfit the future downtown restroom site for a food‑truck stop. The board set Thursday, October 16, 2025 as the date for the first food‑truck event.

• Approved August 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved spending DDA funds for restroom site food‑truck area (motion passed)
• Scheduled first food‑truck event for Thursday, October 16, 2025

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will consider a petition to rezone 417 E 7th Street from C‑2 (Heavy Commercial) to R‑1 (Low‑Density Single‑Family Residential) and to split the .28‑acre parcel into two .14‑acre lots. A public hearing on the zoning amendment is scheduled for October 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. with City Council. The commission will also address the resignation of Monica Payton and appoint Bill Tinley as chairperson, and receive staff updates on a $5,000 Brace Grant and upcoming community events.

• Zoning map amendment request for 417 E 7th Street: change from C‑2 to R‑1 and split .28 acre into two .14 acre lots
• Public hearing on the zoning amendment set for Oct 20 2025 at 6:00 p.m. with City Council
• Resignation of Planning Commission member Monica Payton; Bill Tinley to assume chairperson role
• Application for the Brace Grant of $5,000 for beautification and code‑enforcement efforts (deadline Oct 10)
• Pop‑Up Neighborhood Cleanup Campaign to begin in October 2025

The commission voted unanimously to approve the previous Planning Commission minutes. A motion to rezone 0.28 acre at 417 E 7th St. from C‑2 to R‑1 was made, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. A motion to appoint Bill Tinley as chairperson was also made, with no recorded vote result. The meeting noted a resignation, staff updates, and upcoming community events.

• Approved previous Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on September 15, 2025. The agenda consists of 20 pages of procedural items.

• Regular City Council Meeting
• 20-page agenda packet

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority is reviewing the process to rejoin the Georgia Main Street Program. The board is also planning a downtown open house and holiday festivities. Additionally, the board noted a business relocation on N. Liberty Street.

• Georgia Main Street Program Interest Form process
• DDA Downtown Open House on November 23
• Mayor’s Festival of Trees
• DDA Christmas Parade on December 6
• Waynesboro Martial Arts moving to 629 N. Liberty Street

The board voted not to approve the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 3 PM.

• Prior minutes not approved
• Meeting adjourned at 3 PM

City Council Meetings

The provided document is a 72-page agenda with no visible substantive items, decisions, or discussions listed. The text consists solely of repeated page numbers, indicating a procedural or boilerplate agenda.

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Utilities Committee will discuss a utility rate study presented by Bill Powell. The body will also receive updates on the gas, water, and wastewater departments.

• Utility Rate Study by Bill Powell
• Gas Department Update
• Water Department Update
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Department Update
• Jacobs OMI Contract Amendment

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss the Downtown Public Restroom Project and business surveys. The board will review loan eligibility and grant opportunities for downtown improvements.

• Discussion of Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project loans from $10,000 to $250,000 for the Downtown Public Restroom Project
• Georgia Council for the Arts Grant for potential murals at the Downtown Public Restroom project site
• Presentation and discussion of Downtown Business Surveys
• Discussion of Secret Shopper results
• Discussion of Stacie Social social media program

The board considered the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting, but the recorded outcome was not indicated. The board entered a $3,000 contract with Johnson, Laschober and Associates, PC for the downtown public restroom project, using conceptual drawings by Jillia n R ead y. Board members agreed to pursue low‑interest, long‑term loans from local lenders for the restroom project. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 PM after a motion to adjourn was made by Rex Gerlinger and seconded by Jenna Maddox.

• Considered June 25, 2025 minutes – outcome not recorded
• Entered $3,000 contract with Johnson, Laschober and Associates, PC for downtown public restroom project
• Board reached consensus to seek local lender loans for the restroom project
• Motion to adjourn passed; meeting adjourned at 3:15 PM

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Finance and Personnel Committee will meet to review a request regarding market tastings and two contract matters. The body will also discuss the purchase of a fire truck.

• Agenda item request from Adam Thomas (Georgia Crown Distribution Co.) regarding Market Tastings
• Jacob’s/OMI Contract Renewal
• Purchase of Fire Truck

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing requests for property alterations and a demolition. The body will also discuss upcoming commissioner training in Gainesville and Athens.

• Review of approval request to demolish the two-story house at 821 Myrick Street
• Request by Robert Johnson to replace siding at 509 E. 7th Street
• Request by Lacy Baker to replace roofing material at 210 Pauline Jenkins Street
• Discussion of commissioner training on August 25th in Gainesville, GA

The commission approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved the request to demolish the two‑story house at 821 Myrick Street. The commission also approved siding replacement at 509 E. 7th Street and roofing replacement at 210 Pauline Jenkins Street, and unanimously rescinded the prior approval for the project at 417 E. 7th Street.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of 821 Myrick Street house (unanimous)
• Approved siding replacement at 509 E. 7th Street (staff approval)
• Approved roofing replacement at 210 Pauline Jenkins Street (staff approval)
• Rescinded approval for 417 E. 7th Street project (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will meet to discuss temporary property tax relief for eligible standing timber following a FEMA-declared disaster. The body will also consider the sale of surplus equipment and a cemetery deed.

• Resolution 2025-07-01: Temporary property tax relief for eligible standing timber in a disaster area
• Approval of surplus equipment sale for a 2005 Ford Excursion
• Approval of a cemetery deed for Plots 11A and 11B Row C in Magnolia Cemetery Extension for $300.00

City Council Meetings

The City Council is meeting for a tour of the Burke Health facility. The agenda includes a discussion on Burke Health progress and a walking tour of the site.

• Burke Health Progress discussion
• Walking Tour of Burke Health

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority is reviewing a proposal for restroom project drawings and discussing the management of vacant buildings. The board is also tracking new business moves and coordinating with Georgia Power regarding merchant energy costs.

• Downtown Public Restroom Project drawings estimated at $3,000 or less
• Val’s Sewing and Alterations moving into 638 N. Liberty Street
• Discussion of Southern Bank properties at 540 S. Liberty Street, 114 W. 6th Street, and 627 Shadrack Street
• Review of Vacant Building survey
• Discussion regarding a Social Media Management Company

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It approved spending up to $3,000 for drawings for the downtown restroom project, passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $3,000 for restroom project drawings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

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 Planning Commission is meeting to consider a zoning map amendment for a property at 540 West 8th Street. The request seeks to change the zoning from R-3 Residential-Multifamily (High Density) to C-1 (General Commercial).

• Zoning request for 540 West 8th Street (Map & Tax Parcel W03-045) to allow for a convenience store

The commission approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved a zoning map amendment to change 540 West 8th Street from R-3 Residential‑Multifamily to C-1 General Commercial, contingent on the property sale and the new owner's store plans. The meeting was adjourned at 5:23 p.m.

• Approved previous Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 540 West 8th St to C-1 General Commercial (all members in favor)

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Beautification and Utilities committees will meet to discuss department updates and infrastructure projects. The body will consider recommendations for road grants and a sales tax refund for a sewer plant project.

• Recommendation for Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) / Local Road Assistance Administration Funds (LRA) Project
• Sales Tax Refund for Sewer Plant Project request from Clifford W. Harpe, Sr.
• Jacobs/OMI Contract regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Beautification and Cemetery department updates
• Gas and Water/Sewer department updates

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Housing/Recreation/CDBG/GICH Committee will meet to discuss recommendations for advisory services. The body will also receive updates from the Community Development and Downtown Development directors.

• Approval to recommend KB Advisory Group for Tax Allocation District (TAD) Advisory Services
• Planning and Development update from Community Development Director
• Planning and Development update from Downtown Development Director

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council will meet to review a recommendation for engineering services. This request pertains to the expansion of utilities to the Industrial Park.

• Approval of recommendation for engineering services for utility expansion to Industrial Park

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority will review presentations from Austin Stacy and Jillian Ready. The board is also discussing logistics for the Juneteenth Parade and a funding gap for Mad Anthony’s Big Boom.

• Juneteenth Parade on June 14th with street shutdowns from 11:45am to 1pm
• Mad Anthony’s Big Boom funding shortage of approximately $1700
• Presentation by Austin Stacy
• Presentation by Jillian Ready

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. No other actions were formally decided; the board received reports on the annual Juneteenth parade and a fundraising shortfall but took no further action.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Jenna Maddox, seconded by Rex Gerlinger)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Elizabeth Highsmith, seconded by Rex Gerlinger)

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

The Waynesboro Historic Preservation Commission met to review and approve several demolition and renovation requests for local properties. Staff member Don Lively approved most requests in advance, while the commission reviewed two new business items. No changes were made to the previous meeting's minutes.

• Demolition approved for 6th Street and Perry Street warehouse damaged in Hurricane Helene
• Demolition approved for 417 E. 7th Street wooden shack
• Vinyl window replacement approved for 711 Academy Avenue house
• Window replacement approved for 535 Jones Avenue house
• Review of 821 Myrick Street and 417 E. 7th Street for new business

The Waynesboro Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It then approved a 21‑unit workforce housing development at 417 E 7th Street. The commission also approved demolition of a damaged brick warehouse at 6th Street and Perry Street and a dilapidated shack at 417 E 7th Street, plus window replacements at 711 Academy Avenue and 535 Jones Avenue. The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 21‑unit workforce housing project at 417 E 7th St (motion by Rex Gerlinger, seconded by Tommy Powell)
• Approved demolition of damaged brick warehouse at 6th St and Perry St
• Approved demolition of dilapidated shack at 417 E 7th St for housing project
• Approved replacement of windows at 711 Academy Ave
• Approved replacement of windows at 535 Jones Ave
• Motion to adjourn passed

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council will consider approving an Economic Development Agreement (EDA) with Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc., as part of a bond and project incentive package. They will also vote on repurchasing and selling cemetery lot 368B in Pines Cemetery, approving a cemetery deed, and electing GMA District 7 officers. An executive session on real estate is scheduled.

• Economic Development Agreement for Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc.
• Repurchase and sale of Lot 368B in New Section of Pines Cemetery
• Approval of cemetery deed for Lot 368B
• Election of GMA District 7 officers
• Executive session on real estate matters

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will decide on a recommendation to City Council regarding additional land use regulations for family burial plots and cemeteries on residential property. Currently, such plots are allowed in all zones with a conditional use permit (CUP); the proposed change would impose extra requirements without removing the CUP requirement. The meeting also includes routine approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• Request for additional land use regulations for family burial plots and cemeteries in residentially zoned areas
• Commission to decide on recommendation to City Council for adoption of the new regulations
• Proposal would impose additional requirements beyond the existing conditional use permit (CUP) requirement
• Approval of minutes from previous Planning Commission meeting

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority board will vote on approving previous meeting minutes, hear partner reports from the Chamber of Commerce and D.O.O.R., and discuss old business including fundraising status for Mad Anthony's Big Boom (total needed $12,805.80), plans for the Juneteenth Parade on June 14, and updates on the Community Art and Cultural Festival and a vagrancy letter sent to city officials. New business includes discussion of ideas for a fall fundraiser.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Mad Anthony's Big Boom fundraising: $12,805.80 total needed; over half raised from last year's surplus
• Juneteenth Parade scheduled for June 14, 2025
• Update on Community Art and Cultural Festival
• Vagrancy letter presented to City Council, City Managers, and City Attorney

City Council Meetings

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Committee Meeting Agendas

The Waynesboro City Council Utilities Committee will hold a work session on April 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The primary agenda item is a presentation by Bill Powell on a utility rate study. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Presentation of Utility Rate Study by Bill Powell

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss old and new business, including the planned demolition of the Dinwiddie House (821 Myrick Street) by First United Methodist Church, which will be presented at the May 27 meeting for approval. Several certificate of appropriateness applications were approved by staff for porch, fencing, and roof replacements. The commission will also discuss tree removal in the historic district after Hurricane Helene and address roof damage at Waynesborough Academy.

• First United Methodist Church plans to present demolition plans for 821 Myrick Street (Dinwiddie House) at the May 27 meeting for approval
• Staff approved porch decking replacement at 829 Academy Avenue (25-COA-SA-01)
• Staff approved split rail fence enclosure at 524 Jones Avenue (25-COA-SA-02)
• Staff approved architectural shingle roof replacement at 409 Jones Avenue (25-COA-SA-03)
• Discussion on whether heritage or landmark trees can be cut down in the historic district following Hurricane Helene

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Staff approved three separate alteration requests: replacement of a porch at 829 Academy Avenue, installation of a split‑rail fence at 524 Jones Avenue, and replacement of the roof with architectural shingles at 409 Jones Avenue. The commission also allowed roof repair work to continue at Waynesborough Academy. A discussion was held about cutting heritage trees in the historic district, but no decision was made.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (yes)
• Approved replacement of porch decking and band board at 829 Academy Avenue
• Approved split‑rail fence enclosure at 524 Jones Avenue
• Approved architectural shingle roof replacement at 409 Jones Avenue
• Allowed roof repair work to continue at Waynesborough Academy

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2025. Key items include the first reading of Amended Budget Ordinance 2024-01B, approval of a resolution for Georgia Cities Week events, and a special event application for a Community Easter Egg Hunt by Men's Unity Group. The council will also hear an Archway update from Conni Fennell-Burley and approve previous meeting minutes.

• First reading of Amended Budget Ordinance 2024-01B
• Approval of Georgia Cities Week Resolution 2024-04-01 with events from April 19-26
• Special event application for Community Easter Egg Hunt from Men's Unity Group
• Archway update by Conni Fennell-Burley
• Approval of minutes from Finance and Personnel Committee, Called Council Meeting 02/24/25, and Public Hearing/Regular Meeting 02/17/25

Committee Meeting Agendas

The combined Public Works and Utilities Committee will hear citizen requests on March 14, 2025, including downtown-area concerns from multiple business owners and a sewer issue at 720 Shadrack Street. No decisions are listed; the meeting is to discuss these agenda item requests.

• Michelle Grimm requests addressing downtown growth and development concerns
• Ashley Key requests paving of the entire back parking lot to prevent drainage damage
• Roxanne Reid requests communication and action plan for downtown business owner concerns
• Jenna Maddox requests addressing vagrancy, cleanup, and dilapidation downtown
• Kim Arrington reports sewage backup at 720 Shadrack Street under the Old Waynesborough parking lot

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Finance & Personnel Committee will meet to review the 2024 amended budget. The committee will also receive a Finance & Personnel update.

• Review of 2024 Amended Budget
• Finance & Personnel update

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority board will consider approving minutes from January, hear partner reports from the Chamber of Commerce and D.O.O.R., and discuss old business including a current account balance of $9,266.12 and a cornhole tournament fundraiser.

• Approval of January 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• DDA account balance: $9,266.12 after $1,800 Planters Operation Round Up Grant and $767.75 tourism fund reimbursement
• Discussion of cornhole tournament fundraiser
• Partner reports from Chamber of Commerce and D.O.O.R.

The Downtown Development Authority approved the previous meeting's minutes. The board discussed plans for a cornhole tournament fundraiser, including a $2,000 sponsorship from Guinness, two food trucks, and 12 court sponsors. A resident raised concerns about downtown cleanliness, handrails, an empty building, and vagrants, but no formal action was taken on these issues.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled cornhole tournament planning meeting for March 4, 2025 at 9AM

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council will consider a resolution authorizing a $32 million taxable industrial development revenue bond for a new Ritz Instrument Transformers manufacturing facility. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance updating wastewater pollutant local limits and consider rescinding a motion to re-serve eminent domain documents for 433 Davis Park, followed by approval of a resolution to exercise eminent domain on that property for park expansion.

• Approval of Resolution 2025-02-02 authorizing eminent domain to acquire 433 Davis Park for expansion of Sixth Street Park and construction of the Bird Dog Recreational Facility Complex
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-02-17 amending wastewater pollutant local limits with a new table of state-approved limits for substances like arsenic, cadmium, and lead
• Approval of Bond Resolution for up to $32 million in taxable industrial development revenue bonds for the Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc. project, a 130,000 sq ft manufacturing facility
• Rescind motion to re-serve eminent domain documents for 433 Davis Park

City Council Meetings

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

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a public hearing on February 13, 2025, regarding an intent to opt out of the homestead exemption. The meeting includes only this hearing and procedural items such as call to order, invocation, and pledge. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption

City Council Meetings

This is a public hearing for the City Council to consider opting out of the homestead exemption. No other items are on the agenda. The meeting is primarily procedural with only this hearing scheduled.

• Public hearing on intent to opt out of homestead exemption

City Council Meetings

The City Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the intent to opt out of homestead exemptions. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a public hearing to consider opting out of the homestead exemption, which would affect property tax exemptions for homeowners. The meeting includes only this public hearing item, invocation, and pledge. Additional public hearings on the same topic are scheduled for February 13, 2025.

• Public hearing on Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission is reviewing a zoning change for a 44-unit senior housing project and a site plan for a 21-home workforce housing development. The body will also discuss adding new land use regulations for family burial plots and cemeteries in residential areas.

• Zoning amendment for 5.5 acres of Map & Tax Parcel 065 014H from R-2 to R-3 for a 44-unit senior (55+) housing development
• Proposed additional land use regulations for family burial plots and cemeteries in residentially zoned areas
• Planned Unit Development (PUD) request for 'Alexander Crossings' (also referred to as 'Alexander Village') at 417 E 7th St consisting of 21 single family workforce homes
• Public hearing for the zoning amendment scheduled for February 17, 2025, at 6:15 p.m.

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval to City Council for rezoning 5.5 acres on Lovers Lane from R-2 to R-3, contingent on the developer proceeding with the Griffin Orchard Senior (55+) Living Facility. They also unanimously recommended approval of the Alexander Crossings PUD site plan for 21 workforce homes at 417 E 7th St. A request for cemetery regulations was tabled to the next meeting.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 5.5 acres at Lovers Lane from R-2 to R-3 for senior housing (unanimous, contingent on project)
• Recommended approval of Alexander Crossings PUD site plan for 21 single-family homes at 417 E 7th St (unanimous)
• Tabled cemetery/burial plot regulations until next meeting

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Housing/Recreation/CDBG/GICH Committee is meeting to discuss a single agenda item request from Octavian Anthony regarding 513 Davis Park. The remainder of the agenda is procedural (call to order, invocation, pledge, adjournment).

• Agenda item request: Octavian Anthony — 513 Davis Park

Downtown Development Authority Meetings

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review updates on downtown infrastructure and event scheduling. The board will discuss the status of directional signs and a wrought iron fence project.

• Installation status of directional signs
• Installation of wrought iron fence and gate
• Rescheduling of MLK Day parade to January 22nd
• Planning for a cornhole tournament fundraiser

The Downtown Development Authority approved the December 18, 2024 minutes with a correction noting Jesse Palmer III was present. Staff reported installation of directional signs and the fence at the public restroom project, and the MLK Day parade was rescheduled to January 22. The board discussed planning for the cornhole tournament fundraiser, including food trucks, sponsorships, and logistics, with a $2,000 sponsorship secured from Guinness beer.

• Approved December 18, 2024 minutes with correction (Jesse Palmer III present)
• Noted directional signs installed on four downtown corners
• Noted stationary fence installed at public restroom project site
• Noted MLK Day parade rescheduled from Jan 18 to Jan 22
• Discussed cornhole tournament fundraiser planning; T's food truck confirmed, others invited
• Secured $2,000 sponsorship from Guinness beer for cornhole event

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing roof replacement requests for two buildings on E. 6th Street. The body is also discussing a proposal to build 20 small workforce homes at 417 E. 7th Street.

• Approval for metal roofing at 220 E. 6th Street (De Loach-MeKerley Funeral Home)
• Approval for metal roofing at 226 E. 6th Street
• Proposed 20 small workforce homes at 417 E. 7th Street with target costs below $225,000 each
• Status update on downtown restroom project fence at 103 W. 6th Street funded by Planters EMC grant
• Status update on restoration of 531 S. Liberty Street following Hurricane Helene damage

The Waynesboro Historic Preservation Commission approved minutes from the previous meeting and two staff-approved roof replacement requests for buildings at 220 and 226 E. 6th Street. Staff reported progress on the downtown restroom fence and noted no further work on the hurricane-damaged building at 531 S. Liberty Street. A proposal for 20 small workforce homes at 417 E. 7th Street was discussed; it may require rezoning and a full commission review if permits are obtained.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved metal roof replacement at 220 E. 6th St. (staff-approved)
• Approved metal roof replacement at 226 E. 6th St. (staff-approved)

City Council Meetings

The Waynesboro City Council will consider awarding contracts for disaster debris removal and disposal services, as well as disaster debris monitoring services, and will set qualifying fees for the 2025 council general election. The council will also discuss House Bill 581 and hold an executive session on real estate. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and a rescheduled MLK parade date.

• Set qualifying fees for Council Members General Election 2025
• Award contract for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services
• Award contract for Disaster Debris Monitoring Services
• Approve rescheduled Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Parade dates
• Discussion of House Bill 581

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for an Adult Learning & Activity Facility at 540 Pauline Jenkins Street, intended for adults with developmental disabilities. They will also discuss recommending new land use regulations for family burial plots and cemeteries in residential zones, prompted by a citizen's request for a plot at Huntington Place. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and finalization of the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Conditional use permit for adult learning and activity facility at 540 Pauline Jenkins Street (parcel W02-013B)
• Proposed additional land use regulations for family burial plots/cemeteries on residential property
• Citizen application for a family burial plot at Huntington Place in Waynesboro
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Finalization of 2025 Planning Commission meeting calendar

The Waynesboro Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for an Adult Learning & Activity Facility at 540 Pauline Jenkins Street to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A separate request to impose additional regulations on family burial plots was tabled until February 6, 2025. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes as written.

• Approved previous Planning Commission minutes unanimously
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Adult Learning & Activity Facility at 540 Pauline Jenkins Street (unanimous)
• Tabled family burial plot regulations until February 6, 2025

Committee Meeting Agendas

The Utilities Committee will consider an agenda item request from Lee Fulcher concerning 702 N Liberty Street. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance. No other substantive items are listed.

• Agenda item request from Lee Fulcher regarding 702 N Liberty Street

City Council Meetings

This meeting agenda for the Waynesboro City Council meeting on January 6, 2025, consists solely of page markers (16 pages) with no ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or discussion items listed.