Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County

The meeting addressed the approval of the February minutes and the Treasurer's Report, which included the transfer of $25,000 to a new 13-month Certificate of Deposit (CD). The Executive Director's report covered the Classic City Rotary grant for trees, fundraising efforts from a Chuck-a-puck event, and approved requests for funds to purchase compost books and cover costs for Green Life awards. Committee discussions focused on selecting the Beautiful Business of the Month and Year, planning future fundraising events like a potential cocktail event with The Globe and trivia night with Athentic, and coordinating Litter League events. Old business included reporting on Arbor Day activities where trees were distributed. New business included confirming the continuation of the Rock Lobster fundraiser and noting an uptick in illegal dumping, encouraging board members to participate in tabling efforts.

The primary focus of the meeting was the status and activity related to the FY26 Audit Workplan. Discussions centered on the Capital Projects Audit, emphasizing its goal to align with managerial recommendations for holistic improvement of the department, particularly regarding SPLOST and T-SPLOST programs which are unique to the jurisdiction. Key concerns included the high volume of projects managed by limited staff, the uniqueness of administering SPLOST/T-SPLOST programs, and challenges related to meeting quorum requirements resulting in cancellations. The committee also discussed the current structure of the Capital Projects Department, future plans to transition project management in-house, and communication expenditure details. Furthermore, the committee reviewed and discussed future audits, specifically considering the Emergency Management Audit fieldwork commencement, and deliberated on the subsequent fiscal year's workplan, focusing on prioritizing high-risk areas like Transportation and Public Works (TPW) and Central Services, while also considering the Municipal Court and Clerk of Commission audits due to recent leadership transitions. An update on staffing, including the extension of an offer for a vacant Management Analyst position, was provided.

The agenda for the Oversight Committee meeting included a review and approval of the previous meeting minutes from April 21, 2025. Key committee actions focused on Project 11, Sub-Project #14 concerning East Side Library Energy Efficiency Funding Assistance. The meeting also involved a review of various SPLOST Program Monthly Reports, including updates for SPLOST 2011 and 2020 projects, as well as expenditure reports for SPLOST 2005, 2011, and 2020 programs.

The agenda includes approval of numerous previous meeting minutes from January and February 2026. The consent agenda items cover financial matters, including the transfer of funds for the Airport's Capital Improvement Fencing Project Phase II, continuation of the S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Grant application, adoption of a New Special District Overlay Resolution, approval of the FY26 Periodic Audit of the Capital Projects Department, disposal of surplus assets, reappointments to the Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission, approval for Impaired Waters Monitoring, an award for the SPLOST 2020 Project 16 (Memorial Park Improvements), and an Intergovernmental Agreement promoting clean energy economic development. The public hearing section addresses several requests for Special Use permits and a Rezoning request related to property on Clayton Street and E. Dougherty Street, as well as a Text Amendment regarding Data Centers. Old business topics include the relocation of Mill Houses for affordable housing, Land Bank Authority Appointments, ARPA Funding Recapture and Reallocation, and contract awards for pavement maintenance and a culvert headwall replacement. New business features consideration of a Data Center Moratorium Ordinance Extension.

The Oversight Committee meeting agenda included the review and potential approval of the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Key committee actions centered on proposed project concepts for TSPLOST 2023 Project 05, Prince Avenue/Jefferson Road Corridor Improvements, and TSPLOST 2023 Project 14, N. Athens Transportation Improvements. The committee was also scheduled to review the TSPLOST Program Monthly Reports for both the 2018 and 2023 programs, including revenue and expenditure reports. Supporting documentation detailed the scope and conceptual estimates for various 'Must Have,' 'Highly Wanted,' and 'Nice to Have' subprojects related to the Prince/Jefferson Corridor improvements, emphasizing safety-driven elements, pedestrian/bicycle facilities, and coordination with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) projects.