This is an informal rundown of what happened during the June 20, 2023 Statesboro City Council meeting. To view the complete agenda packet with corresponding documents, click here.
Call to Order by Mayor Jonathan McCollar
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Venus Mack
Recognitions / Public Presentations
A) Presentation of a retirement award to Jerry Lee Mikell (Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator) who is retiring effective July 1, 2023 after 30 years of service.
Public Comments (Agenda Item):
None.
Consideration of a Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
A) Approval of Minutes
a) 06-06-2023 Council Minutes
b) 06-06-2023 Executive Session Minutes
B) Consideration of a motion for approval of surplus and disposition of multiple items (e.g. vehicles, equipment, etc.) in the Public Works Streets and Parks Division.
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Approve: APPLICATION AN 23-04-01: Bel Air Estates Inc. requests Annexation of an approximately 36.55 acre property in order to develop a single-family detached subdivision located on Beasley Road (Tax Parcel # MS91000013 000)
Approved unanimously.
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Approve: APPLICATION RZ 23-04-02: Bel Air Estates Inc. requests a Zoning Map Amendment from the R-40 (SingleFamily Residential) to the R-6 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district in order to develop approximately 124 homes on approximately 36.55 acres of property located on Beasley Road (Tax Parcel# MS91000013 000).
Approved unanimously.
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Approve: APPLICATION RZ 23-05-01: Joseph Lanier requests a Zoning Map Amendment from the R-15 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district to the R-6 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district on a portion of an approximately 2.59 acre property in order to develop single family homes at 218 Hill Street (Tax Parcel S39000043 000).
Approved unanimously.
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Approve: APPLICATION RZ 23-05-02: Jamee & Michael Chalker requests a Zoning Map Amendment from the CR (Commercial Retail) zoning district to the LI (Light Industrial) zoning district in order to place a higher intensity granite fabrication shop at 2735 Northside Drive West (Tax Parcel# S08 000072 000).
Staff recommended denial of this application.
The approval of the application was unanimous.
Public Hearing and Consideration of a motion to approve Resolution 2023-24: A Resolution exempting certain vehicles from marking requirement for one year.
This is an annual renewal of an exemption required by law.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a motion to approve Resolution 2023-25: A Resolution to adopt the second amendment to the fiscal year 2023 budget for each fund of the City of Statesboro, Georgia, appropriating the amounts shown in each budget as expenditures/expenses, adopting the several items of revenue anticipations, and prohibiting expenditures or expenses from exceeding the actual funding appropriated.
The amendment is to budget for revenues received throughout the year not anticipated such as Interest Income, Title Ad Valorem Tax and Transfer from ARPA Fund in the General Fund, Fines in the Opioid Settlement Fund, Several Minor Grants in the Multiple Grant Fund, Transfer from ARPA Fund, Hazmat Grant and FEMA Reimbursement in the Fire Service Fund, and LMIG GDOT Grant in the 2018 TSPLOST Fund and LMIG GDOT in the LMIG Akins Boulevard Fund. It also appropriates the amounts shown in each fund as expenditures or expenses for unexpected, but approved purchases throughout the year. Staff recommended the approval of the proposed budget amendment.
See page 63-68 for list of expenditures & revenues which changed during the fiscal year.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a Motion to approve Resolution 2023-26: A Resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for each fund of the City of Statesboro, Georgia, appropriating the amount shown in each budget as expenditures/expenses, adopting the several items of revenue anticipations, and prohibiting expenditures or expenses from exceeding the actual funding available for appropriations.
$ 105,886,893 (including transfers) annual budget
This will require a two mill increase to collect more than $1.8 million in additional funds.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a Motion to Approve Resolution 2023-27: A Resolution adopting the Statesboro Schedule of Rates, Fees and Fines
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a Motion to Approve Resolution 2023-28: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an FY24 Operational Service Agreement with the Coastal Regional Commission of Georgia for public transportation services in assistance with the Georgia Department of Transportation
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides federal funding to support the capital and operating assistance activities for rural transit systems. Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is the designated recipient of these federal funds in Georgia and is responsible for the program oversight and administration and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal regulations. Currently, the Coastal Regional Commission (CRC) is GDOT’s designated subrecipient of these funds for the coastal region. Staff working with CRC has developed an operational service agreement for our transit program under the new CARES Act protocols and FTA guidelines for funding assistance.
The transportation services provided pursuant to this agreement shall begin on July 1, 2023 and shall end June 30, 2024, with the option to renew the Contract. The City will be responsible for the 50% match requirement of eligible net operating expenses by CRC. The estimated CRC FY23 operating budget is $507,751 and will be used as the basis for funding estimate. Funds are appropriated and to be paid from 2023 TSPLOST.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a Motion to approve Resolution 2023-29: A Resolution accepting the right of way of “Gesmon Neville Lane” as a public street to be owned and maintained by the City of Statesboro.
The property was rezoned in 2010 for the proposed development Bethany Assisted Living, Inc. In 2012 a MOU was created for utility improvements and included the description for limits of road construction of Bethany Way and Gesmon Neville. A portion of Gesmon Neville Lane was dedicated to the City at that time. The developer now desires to dedicate the remaining portion of the road, Gesmon Neville Lane, to the City of Statesboro. The Bethany Assisted Living development expansion was constructed 2022-2023 with the road completed in 2023.
The City of Statesboro will maintain the roadway and limits of right-of-way. No funds will be required in FY2024.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a motion to approve Resolution 2023-30: A Resolution amending the Housing Assistance Policy of the City of Statesboro.
It has been recommended that the Housing Rehabilitation Program allow for the Reconstruction of additional housing with the accrued interest from the ARPA funds (approximately $300,000). It is noted that the policy change increases the affordability period related to any of the homes accepted for Reconstruction, which at this time reflects a 5 year affordability period. It is recommended that this policy be amended to a 10 year affordability period for reconstruction.
Item tabled until July 18th council meeting. Chavers & Mack opposed the motion.
Consideration of a motion to approve Resolution 2023-31: A Resolution to accept a grant from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget for the City of Statesboro Police Department in the amount of $565,942.30.
Approved unanimously.
Second reading and consideration of a motion to approve Ordinance 2023-05: An Ordinance amending Sections 2-55 and 2-57 of the Statesboro Code of Ordinances in order to expand the One Boro Commission membership to sixteen member and to incorporate the mission and scope of authority of the Healthy Boro mayoral ad hoc committee.
Approved 4-1 with Boyum opposing.
Consideration of a Motion to Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for services with the Statesboro Arts Council, Inc. to market downtown Statesboro by operating and managing the Averitt Center for the Arts, using proceeds from the Hotel/Motel Tax.
Averitt Center for the Arts will receive 25.1% of the Hotel-Motel excise taxes collected pursuant to City Ordinances 74-32 et seq. to fund the general operating budget. The percentage remains the same as Fiscal Year 2023.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a Motion to Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for services with the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority/Main Street to market downtown Statesboro, using proceeds from the Hotel/Motel Tax.
Downtown Statesboro Development Authority (DSDA) will receive 19.9 % of the Hotel-Motel excise taxes collected pursuant to City Ordinances 74-32 et seq. The percentage remains the same as Fiscal Year 2023.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a Motion to Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for services with the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. to market Statesboro and Bulloch County, using proceeds from the Hotel/Motel Tax.
Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) will receive 50.0 % of the HotelMotel excise taxes collected pursuant to City Ordinances 74-32 et seq. The
percentage remains the same as Fiscal Year 2023.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of motion to approve an Amendment to Probation Service Contract between City and Judicial Alternatives of Georgia to increase monthly fees paid for regular supervision to $45/ month and intensive probation to $55/ month, both representing $10 monthly increases.
Current contract for services between City and JAG was entered August 3, 2021 and expires August 3, 2024. JAG has requested amendment due to inflationary concerns.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration to approve a contract with Tyler Technologies software adding Content manager, ERP Pro Community Development Suite and Tyler payments, in the one-time amount of $31,990.00, with an annual support fee of $4940.00. This is a sole source purchase and will be paid from Central Services and City Clerk budget.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a motion to approve the updated contract for Municipal Court Software with Justice One formerly Courtware Government Software Solutions to increase per paid citation from $6 to $9 (paid by the violator), or $1500 per month, whichever is greater.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a motion to approve an agreement with Condrey and Associates in the amount of $52,500.00 to conduct a classification and compensation study beginning July 2023.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a motion authorizing the Mayor to execute purchase agreements for right-of-way acquisition to perform sidewalk construction on W. Main Street. Right-ofway and easement acquisition will be funded by 2018 TSPLOST funds.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a motion authorizing the Mayor to execute purchase agreements for right-of-way acquisition on Gentilly Road for sidewalk construction. Right-of-way and easement acquisition will be funded by 2018 TSPLOST funds.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a motion to amend contract in the amount of $18,677.70 with McLendon Enterprises for concrete work to correct curb & gutter conditions not found during project design with the West Main Street Drainage Improvements project. This project will be paid for by the Stormwater fund balance.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a motion to approve an amendment to the current Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank agreement for an extension of spend down date. The city would like to request a 2-year spend down extension. Funds will be used to supplement eligible costs to include right of way (ROW) acquisition and construction costs.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a motion to approve an award of contract to Hubbard and Hudson Construction for renovations of Fire Station 2 in the amount of $443,800.00. This project will be funded from 2019 SPLOST.
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a motion to approve a Development Agreement with GATA Partners LLC to use $119,572.00 in TAD funds for installation of private infrastructure within the development commonly known as Mulberry on the Mile located at 233 South Mulberry Street within the South Main Tax Allocation District (TAD 1).
Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a motion to approve the purchase of a Freightliner knuckle boom Collection truck with a 2024 Freightliner M2 Chassis per Source well (formally NJPA) contract from Solid Waste Applied Technology (SWAT) in the amount of $212,000.00.
Approved unanimously.
