Rickey Evans

This 2023 Joint Comprehensive Plan lays out a shared vision and goals for the Camden County/Kingsland/St. Mary's/Woodbine community. Developed through input from various community sources, it synthesizes agreeable and achievable actions and strategies. The plan is updated every five years in accordance with Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) guidelines, aiming to reevaluate past accomplishments and revise strategies for continued success.

The council discussed and approved various home occupation permits, a sideyard variance, and a real estate issue addressed in executive session. New business included the approval of a firefighter property program, the adoption of a joint multi-hazard mitigation plan, the establishment of a joint comprehensive plan workgroup, and an amended policy for contractual development agreements. The council also received a policy update regarding body worn cameras, approved an ordinance concerning fireworks usage, and awarded a bid for hypochlorite supply and delivery.

The council performed the oath of office for a new police officer and recognized a safety grant award. Key actions included the approval of a development agreement between the city and a retail developer, the award of a construction loan bid for the Boone Street Project, and the awarding of a bid for utility bill printing and mailing services. Furthermore, the council approved the subdivision of a city-owned parcel for use as a new borrow pit and authorized moving forward with an RFP for telephone and computer network and data systems.

The council meeting addressed several public and administrative matters. A presentation was made regarding a proposal to establish a national park, monument, education center, and museum at the former Thiokol site. Multiple planning and zoning applications were reviewed, resulting in approvals for two home occupation permits and a special use permit for a title pawn service, while a request for a junk yard operation was denied. Additionally, the council approved three joint proclamations and a proclamation regarding Mental Health Month. Financial matters included the approval of fiscal year mid-year budget revisions. The council also adopted a new Community Risk Reduction Ordinance, appointed a voting delegate for the GMA Annual Savannah meeting, and received announcements concerning public health precautions related to the Zika virus.

The meeting included the administration of the oath of office for the Mayor and City Council members. Key appointments were finalized for the positions of Mayor Pro Tem, City Attorney, City Clerk, Chief of Police, and City Treasurer. The council approved an alcohol beverage license for DWG Acquisitions LLC, the extension of a lease agreement for ambulances, and a joint resolution regarding funding for a greenway project. Additionally, the council addressed appointments for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority Board of Directors, and discussed local infrastructure projects including sidewalk construction.