Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Trudy Henry’s organization
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Of Covington Mayor And Council Regular Meeting
The council conducted the swearing-in ceremony for two new police officers. Key actions included the approval of a zoning amendment concerning Planning Commission terms, authorization for the purchase of heavy equipment for the Water and Sewer and Transportation departments, and an annexation request for the Highway 278 Community Improvement District. The council also approved the revocation of existing moratoriums on gasoline stations and data centers and accepted a low bid for the rehabilitation of the Spillers Lift Station. Discussion topics involved public complaints regarding easement maintenance, updates on ongoing GDOT infrastructure projects, and the scheduling of future ethics board appointments.
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City of Covington Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
The meeting addressed multiple ordinances, including amendments to regulations for gasoline stations, data centers, planning commission appointments, and the city's code of ethics. The Council approved the renewal of the city's property and general liability insurance, a GDOT tentative allocation letter for FY27, and agreements related to natural gas and pipeline services. Additionally, the Council authorized the execution of documents for the Newton County Public Facility Authority's revenue bonds and discussed revisions to agenda item request guidelines and the golf cart ordinance. Updates were also provided regarding public works accreditation and community safety initiatives.
Aug 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Mayor and Council, City of Covington Regular Meeting
The Council meeting involved discussions and approvals on several key items, including liquor and personal service business licenses, the purchase of a tractor for the Transportation Department, and initiation of a Future Land Use Map Amendment and rezoning. Public hearings were held regarding amendments for gasoline station ordinances, planning commission appointments, and the draft data center ordinance, which was approved with amendments including bond requirements and increased public meetings. The Council also approved a GIS software memorandum of understanding, a long-term agreement with Axon for public safety technology, and the 2026 millage rate. Additionally, they considered an ethics ordinance amendment and discussed potential outsourcing of recruitment for executive positions and senior utility late fees, opting to table several items for future consideration.
Jul 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City of Covington Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
The Council conducted a public hearing regarding amendments to development impact fees and subsequently approved an ordinance updating the fee schedule for Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police, and Road services. The meeting included authorizations for extensions of moratoriums on applications for data center and gasoline station developments. Additionally, the Council approved a contract for a website redesign, awarded the contract for the Pace Street Fire Station Repaving project, and authorized contract amendments for water reclamation facility and reuse system planning. Further actions included authorizing the engineering phase for the Downtown Square Paver Replacement project and adopting the Downtown Solid Waste Recycling and Master Plan. Discussions also addressed the designation of citizens for the Ethics Committee.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
