Matthew Saxon

The council hosted a presentation from candidates for the Judge of Superior Court Eastern Judicial Circuit and received updates regarding upcoming election voting locations. Departmental reports were provided covering public works maintenance, financial impacts of COVID-19 on city revenues, fire call volumes, police crime statistics, and park facility status. New business included the approval of a proposal for the Pipemaker's Canal widening, a special event permit for fireworks, a drainage improvement change order for Kelly Street, and a site plan for a new retail center and Starbucks. Additionally, the council held a first reading for an amendment to the municipal code and conducted an executive session to discuss legal and real estate matters.

The Council reviewed departmental reports covering Public Works maintenance, finance updates regarding CARES Act funding and FEMA grants, emergency response statistics for Fire and Police departments, and recreation program planning. The Pooler Lions Club presented appreciation awards to the local Police and Fire Departments. The Council deliberated on several new business items including alcoholic beverage license applications, special event permits for local nonprofits and businesses, and several variance requests for signage and property setbacks. Additionally, the Council accepted performance bonds and approved final plats for multiple residential phases, while also addressing a tabled zoning ordinance amendment and concluding with an executive session regarding personnel and legal matters.

The council approved a resolution to amend the schedule of fees. Additionally, the council voted to postpone the second amendment to the solid waste collection and disposal agreement with Atlantic Waste Services, Inc. until a future meeting.

The meeting was called to order but could not proceed due to a lack of a quorum. Consequently, the meeting was adjourned without any formal business or public hearing comments being conducted.

The council discussed various departmental reports including updates on public works, financial status, fire and police department statistics, and recreation programs. Additionally, the council voted to deny the JABOT PUD Amendment #12 due to concerns over city ordinances and legal precedents. New business included the approval of alcoholic beverage license applications, the submission of a local maintenance and improvement grant application, the sale of a fire tanker, and the authorization of a municipal storm system inspection agreement.