City of Villa Rica

The council discussed various municipal issues, including enforcement regarding sewage problems, delinquent tax handling, and utility bill collection policies. Action was taken to adopt a Fire Limits Ordinance and approve an industrial development and capital improvements plan. The council approved a state contract for street paving and coordinated beautification efforts. Additional discussions focused on utility rate increases for gas, financial support for a band booster club, equipment procurement for the Water Department, and annexation requests. Finally, the council reviewed infrastructure requests for Herrell Road, evaluated revenue bond potential for sewage expansion, assessed city pool water usage costs, and approved a salary increase for the Building Inspector.

The Council discussed and approved payments for wet soils in the amount of $244,000 and change order #3 totaling $44,949.28. The Council entered into an executive session to discuss pending legal matters. The Mayor provided an update regarding the LOST agreements with Douglas County and Carroll County. Additionally, the City Manager presented the 2000-2012 Census jurisdictional shares.

The council reviewed and approved an annexation and rezoning request for a residential development project consisting of single-family units. The council decided to handle the minimum standards clarification density revision for multi-family residential projects administratively rather than through ordinance amendment. A motion was passed allowing the presiding officer to vote in the absence of the mayor. The council also received status updates on transportation permits, upcoming budget schedules, infrastructure improvements, and park property acquisitions, in addition to acknowledging a donation for local cemetery maintenance.

The council addressed issues concerning a miniature golf course and approved a lease for one acre of city recreational land to the owners, set for a four-year term with a two-year renewal option at an annual fee of $25.00. Additionally, the council authorized the City Civil Defense to rent a building on the public square to be used as a warehouse at a cost of $30 per month.

The council addressed various administrative and municipal tasks, including the installation of a street light on Third Street and the approval of payment for outstanding bills. The council passed a resolution to borrow $25,000 from the Bank of Villa Rica. During the reorganization portion of the meeting, members were sworn in, committee chairmen were appointed, and salaries for the mayor and council members were established, along with a policy for out-of-town duty expenses. Donations were authorized for the City Cemetery and New Hope. Additionally, the council granted building permits for construction projects on Wall Street and White Street.