Andy Jones

Key discussions during the meeting included an employee recognition for a five-year service anniversary. A community specialist requested city assistance in establishing a free community resource center for mental health. A citizen raised concerns regarding air pollution from data center backup generators. New business involved tabling the first reading of an ordinance to amend the UDO and create the Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoning Code, as further discussion was required during a Work Session. The Council also approved a 90-day, all-inclusive Data Center Moratorium. Additionally, a new Wastewater Jetting Policy was approved to formalize the process for clearing sewer blockages, including new fee structures and requirements for cleanouts.

Key discussion items included the reconsideration of the Hillstar Cottages Preliminary Plat, where a revised 116-unit plan was presented despite Council concerns regarding density, on-street parking reliance, and project scale. The Council also sought informal guidance on proposed amenities for Jones Crossing Phase 3, considering options that impact lot counts and potential amenity cost offsets. Furthermore, the session covered the proposal to create a new Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoning District to centralize future heavy industrial uses, such as data centers, and discussed a proposed moratorium on data center development to allow time for drafting comprehensive regulations.

The key discussion items for this meeting included a presentation from Wanda Lowe regarding promoting a free event for Hogansville, and a citizen appearance by Paula Darden concerning Data Centers and PFAS Pollution. New business focused on street repair at Duck Walk Way and discussions only regarding citizen appointments to the Planning Commission, Hogansville Downtown Development Authority, Hogansville Development Authority, and Historic Preservation Commission. A contribution to the Hogansville Charitable Trust Green Patch was also listed. An Executive Session was scheduled to discuss a Real Estate Exemption.

The work session agenda included discussions on several items. Key topics for business included the Hillstar Cottages Preliminary Plat, Jones Crossing Phase 3 - Preliminary Plat Amenities Discussions, the amendment of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for the creation of Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoning Code, discussion regarding a Data Center Moratorium, and the Wastewater Jetting Policy.

The agenda for this meeting includes the approval of the agenda itself, a finance report, and new business items concerning the appointment of the Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer, as well as setting the date for the Winter Market/Parade. Committee reports for Organization, Design, Economic Development, and Promotions will also be presented.