Commission Meeting
The Commission meeting commenced following an invocation and pledge of allegiance. Key agenda items included the approval of the meeting agenda, the confirmation of Board of Ethics appointments nominated by various commissioners and the Mayor, and a city manager report detailing progress on the 10-year plan objectives such as policy updates, workforce strengthening, technology overhaul, and infrastructure funding. Operational updates covered weekly infrastructure activities, including water leak repairs which created priorities, dirt road paving schedules, and information on where residents can view paving updates online. The finance report provided year-to-date collection figures for various revenue sources and spending allocations from the 2023 SPLOST. Business included the approval of a bid for CDBG Engineering Services, awarded to ESG Engineering of Mcdonough, Georgia, with costs set at 8% of the total project cost for infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the commission passed resolutions approving the purchase of six fully equipped police pursuit vehicles for $333,000 using 2023 SPLOST funds, and another to reschedule a future work session due to commissioner travel. A second reading and approval was given for an ordinance amending the city code regarding the oath of office for police officers. A privilege license renewal for Walgreens was also approved.