This is an informal rundown of what happened at the Statesboro City Council meeting.
Call to Order by Mayor Jonathan McCollar – All council members present.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Ginny Hendley
Public Comments (Agenda Item): No one present.
Consideration of a Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
A) Approval of Minutes
a) 05-13-2025 Budget Work Session Minutes
b) 05-20-2025 Work Session Minutes
c) 05-20-2025 Council Minutes
d) 05-20-2025 Executive Session Minutes
Public Hearing to solicit input on the proposed FY2026 Budget for the City of Statesboro
City Manager Charles Penny provided another overview of the proposed FY 2026 budget. (Read more about the budget here).
No one from the public was present to speak in favor or against the city’s proposed budget.
Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2025-03: An Ordinance amending Statesboro Code of Ordinances Section 18-105 regarding professional occupational taxes for attorneys.
No one was present to speak in favor or against the ordinance amendment.
Consideration of a motion to approve Resolution 2025-10: A Resolution approving the City of Statesboro’s proposed amendment of the FY2025 Street Resurfacing Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Local Road Assistance Grant Application. The project CIP item is ENG-128; no local matching funds are required.
Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG), is an annual program in which GDOT allocates
transportation funds to local governments. The City uses these funds to supplement the Street Resurfacing Budget. City Engineering staff evaluates City streets annually to prioritize and select streets for the yearly LMIG resurfacing list that is submitted to GDOT.
For FY 2025, GDOT is providing an opportunity to receive additional LMIG funding in the form of the
Local Road Assistance Grant. This funding will require no local match, and the application will need to be
submitted no later than June 15, 2025. The Engineering Department will utilize all funding received from
both the LMIG grant and LRA grant on resurfacing for FY2025. The resurfacing list that was presented as
part of the FY2025 LMIG application at the November 5, 2024 Council Meeting has been amended to
add more resurfacing work.
The GDOT formula amount for FY 2025 is $366,515.86 to be allocated to the City of Statesboro with a minimum requirement of at least 30% matching funds. The City will also receive LRA funding in the amount of $449,653.53 with no local match requirement. The TSPLOST funds available for FY2025 is $1,000,000. Therefore, the total amount of $1,816,169.39 will be the budget for the FY2025 resurfacing
project.
Approved 5-0
Consideration of approval of Resolution 2025-11: A Resolution adopting the maximum tariff rates by towing and storage operators engaged in Non-Consensual Towing.
In 2021, the City Council adopted a Maximum Tariff Rate for nonconsensual towing that tied the city’s rate to the state’s rate. However, in that Resolution, the Council also referenced the 2017 state rates. I propose that Council adopt a new resolution which simply matches the city rate to whatever the current state rate is, regardless of adoption date, to ensure the city and state match.
Approved 5-0
Consideration of a motion to approve the Statesboro Police Department Towing Rotation and Wrecker Agreement for FY 2026.
The City maintains a Wrecker Agreement with local businesses that conduct motor vehicle tows. The Agreement provides companies with requirements in order to be used by the City to tow vehicles at the City’s request. In order to be placed on the wrecker rotation, companies must agree to, and abide with, the Agreement. As an example, if the police respond to a motor vehicle crash and a driver requires a tow from the scene, and that driver does not have a personally preferred towing service, the City will contact the next wrecker available under the rotation. This Agreement has been adopted annually by City Council.
There are no proposed changes to last year’s Agreement aside from the dates.
Approved 5-0
Consideration of a motion to rescind the previous approval of the application submitted by Centurion Property 111 South, LLC dba South Apartment for funding under the Security Enhancement Incentive Program in the amount of $19,969.50 and to approve an amended application submitted by Centurion Property 111 South, LLC dba South Apartment for funding under the Security Enhancement Program in the amount of $9,969.50 subject to the fulfillment of all eligibility requirements.
The initial application was approved in April 2024, however, due to a delay in the contracted services, the vendor has submitted an updated proposal amending the scope of work. The attached documents include the signed guidelines and an application for the Security Enhancement Incentive Program along with recommendations from the Statesboro Police Department.
Approved 5-0
Consideration of a motion to approve two lease renewal agreements with Georgia Southern University for a (1) year term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 for 58 East Main Street and 62 East Main Street.
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (Georgia Southern University) has provided a notice of exercise of option to renew the rental agreements for the properties listed above.
Approved 5-0
Consideration of a motion to approve a contract with Southern Asbestos Abatement Co. to conduct asbestos abatement at 31 Lovett Street (Tax Parcel S08 000039 000).
In 2012, 31 Lovett Street was identified as an unsafe structure within the City of Statesboro. This was reaffirmed in 2021, which resulted in the City beginning the process court of proceedings to ensure the demolition or reconstruction of this building. While an initial demolition order was granted by the municipal court, budget constraints prevented the City from proceeding with demolition. In 2025, a new order was granted on the property.
Approved 5-0
Consideration of a motion to approve a contract with JRD, LLC to demolish multiple structures on the City Demolition List.
In 2025 the Code Enforcement Division identified a listing of structures requiring demolition. Using ARPA interest funds, multiple high priority structures were selected for demolition, with a low bid being received from JRD, LLC.
Approved 5-0
Consideration of a motion to approve the purchase of a set of battery-operated vehicle extrication equipment in the amount of $35,450.00. This purchase will be paid for from 2019 SPLOST funds.
The Fire Department is requesting to purchase a set of battery-operated hydraulic extrication tools. These tools will replace some of the department’s aging equipment and offer greater mobility, faster deployment, and increased efficiency during emergency responses. Battery-operated systems eliminate the need for power units and hoses, reducing setup time and allowing our crews to work more safely and effectively in confined or hazardous environments. This set includes Cutters, Spreaders and a Telescoping Ram. This is a sole source purchase in the amount of $35,450.00 and will be funded using 2019 SPLOST funds.
Approved 5-0
Consideration of a motion to approve purchase of a new diesel pump in the amount of $59,869.46 from Xylem Dewatering Solutions for use by the Solid Waste Disposal Division at the Landfill. This item, SWD-12, is funded by Solid Waste Disposal Operating Income revenues.
This water transfer pump will be purchased to drain borrow pits of ground water to extract clay soil for use at the City/County Solid Waste Disposal Facility to cover the Inert landfill material. This pump is essential in order to extract this clay material efficiently to keep inert landfill within EPD compliance. This pump will be funded, in the amount of $59,869.46, from the FY 2025 Solid Waste Disposal budget. The Florida Sheriff’s Contract #091219 meets all requirements, specifications and warranty needed. This pump will be on 8-year rotation to minimize the downtime and maintain operational efficiency due to the continuous work load of the Inert Landfill. The amount quoted includes extended warranty on engine, transmission and emissions.
Approved 5-0
Consideration of a motion to approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $33,750 with Atlas Technical Consultants for a Hydrologic and Hydraulic Study of a segment of Little Lotts Creek for the West Main St./Johnson St./MLK Dr. Intersection Improvements Project. This work is funded from TSPLOST funds.
Approved 5-0
Consideration of a motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Youth Career Commission to provide residential development opportunities to underserved juvenile and young adult citizens of the City of Statesboro.
Reverend Wayne Williams, CEO of Youth Career Commission and citizen, requested City support for conducting this year’s developmental programs. One-time payment of $3,500 from the General Fund. Read the proposed MOU.
Approved 5-0
Other Business from City Council
City Managers Comments
Public Comments (General)
Len Fatica - Spoke about the current election and early voting for the June 17th primary as well as hurricane preparedness.
Marcus Toole - Offered thanks to AGAPE Worship Center for their donation of land to the Pine Street development. He said the entity is only getting 24% of their investment back. "If you consider that in terms of a financial donation to habitat, that's the single biggest donation in history," Toole said.
Consideration of a Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss “Personnel Matters” “Real Estate” and/or “Potential Litigation” in accordance with O.C.G.A 50-14-3(b)
Consideration of a Motion to Adjourn
Concluded at 10:09 a.m
