David Stone Eady

This resolution formally adopts the Solid Waste Management Plan for Newton County and its associated cities, covering the period 2026-2035. The plan demonstrates solid waste collection capabilities, details disposal capacity, identifies existing handling facilities, and designates sites unsuitable for solid waste handling based on environmental and land use factors. It also acknowledges the City of Oxford's reliance on the Newton County Lower River Road Landfill for non-recycled waste, ensuring compliance with the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act of 1990.

The Oxford Mayor and Council work session included discussions on the Turkey Creek sewer moratorium, LMIG supplemental funds, and the removal of a speed table on Moore Street. Updates were provided on adding electronic locks and climate control to Old Church, and the release of an RFP for smart meters. The council also discussed the FY 2026 Operating Budget, Capital Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, and Special Revenue Budget. The possibility of partnering with the DDA for the ECG Economic & Community Development Program was explored, as well as concerns about the management of the Oxford Cemetery. The council also considered an update to the Oxford Animal Control Ordinance and a Letter of Agreement with Carter & Sloope for micro-detection engineering services.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several key items, such as amending the agenda to include CDBG revisions and a vote on the Trail Project Change of Scope. The council considered citizen concerns, nominated the Grand Marshal for the July 4th Parade, and approved a Capital Budget Amendments Resolution. Changes to Oxford's Investment Portfolio were approved, as well as updates to the Oxford Animal Control Ordinance. The council also approved a Maintenance Bond Agreement with Archer Aviation for Sewer and Water Improvements and discussed the purchase of a Ford F-150 Lightning truck for the Department of Public Works. An amended Axon contract was approved, and revisions to the terms for the CDBG Grant were discussed and approved. The City Council reviewed invoices and entered an Executive Session to discuss real estate matters.

The meeting addressed concrete repair for the Turkey Creek Path, removal and city storage of the Whatcoat Street Sign and the Catherine Boyd Cemetery Monument, and a request by Mauldin & Jenkins to increase audit costs. It also included consideration of changing credit card providers for in-person services and adding online and IVR (Phone) payments for citations. Additionally, the council reviewed the city's recently paid invoices over $1,000.

The City of Oxford Governing Authority has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes. Council will review the current year's tax digest and levy along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years to determine if they will adopt the 2019 millage rate of 6.662 mills.