Call to Order by Mayor Jonathan McCollar
Councilwoman Paulette Chavers was not present.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Tangie Johnson
Recognitions/Public Presentations
A) Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing the month of May as Mental Health Awareness month.
B) Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing Love’s Childcare Services for their 35 years of dedicated
service in the City of Statesboro.
Public Comments (Agenda Item):
No one present to address council on agenda items.
Consideration of a Motion to approve the Consent Agenda
A) Approval of Minutes
a) 04-15-2025 Work Session Minutes
b) 04-15-2025 Council Minutes
c) 04-15-2025 Executive Session Minutes
Approved unanimously.
Public hearing and consideration of a motion to approve and application for an alcohol license in accordance with the City of Statesboro Alcohol Ordinance Sec. 6-13 (a):
PSH Stadium
Owners: Darin Van Tassel & Netra Van Tassel
Located: 2704 Old Register Road
License Type: Event Venue
No one was present to speak in favor or against. No comments from council. Approved unanimously.
Consideration of a motion to approve Resolution 2025-07: A Resolution to adopt the Third Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for each fund of the City of Statesboro, Georgia, appropriating the amounts shown in each budget as expenditures/expenses, adopting the several items of revenue anticipations, and prohibiting expenditures or expenses from exceeding the actual funding appropriated.
From Director of Finance Cindy West:
The amendment is to budget for revenues received through the year not anticipated such as Increased Building Permits, Insurance Licenses, and Convenience Fees in the General Fund. Reimbursement from the developer for the CDBG Grant – EIP, GDOT Grant for Akins Boulevard, and increased revenue for the Water Fund and FEMA reimbursement for the Solid Waste Fund. It also appropriates the amounts shown in each fund as expenditures or expenses for unexpected, but approved purchases throughout the year. I recommend the approval of the proposed budget amendment.
Read the budget amendment.
Approved 4-0.
Consideration of a motion to approve Resolution 2025-08: A Resolution reestablishing the Downtown Statesboro Incentives Program.
The Downtown Incentive Program was renewed in January 2022 and is scheduled to expire May 2025. To continue fostering growth, housing, business development, and revitalization within the DSDA’s jurisdiction, staff is recommending a renewal of this program.
Both the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority and city staff are in agreement to support the extension of the program for an additional three years.
Up to $25,000 in fees per project.
Approved 4-0.
Consideration of a motion to approve the application submitted by Evolve LLC for funding under the Security Enhancement Incentive Program in the amount of $7,000.00 subject to the fulfillment of all eligibility requirements.
Approved 4-0.
Consideration of a motion to approve award of contract to Chandler Roofing in the not to exceed amount of $65,000.00 for roof replacement at the Statesboro Municipal Court. The project will be funded from 2019 SPLOST funds.
The City of Statesboro requested sealed bids for the replacement of the roof on the Municipal Courthouse located at 22 West Grady Street. Staff recommends the contract be awarded to Chandler Roofing in the amount of, not to exceed $65,000.00 (Bid amount of $58,000.00 with added funds to cover potential unseen damage) as they submitted the sole bid for this project. This opportunity was advertised as required by the City of Statesboro’s ordinance.
Wind damage to the Municipal Court Building was caused by Hurricane Helene. After placing temporary tarp coverage in place, our insurance carrier, Travelers, conducted an assessment upon the City filing a damage claim pertaining to this event. After our $10,000.00 deductible was applied, the City was issued $30,293.98 to apply to the roofing repairs for this facility. Depreciation of the current roof was factored as well by Travelers. It is expected our net cost will not exceed an amount of $34,706.02 ($65,000.00 – $30,293.98).
Approved 4-0.
Consideration of a motion to approve a sole source purchase agreement with OptiRTC, Inc., in the amount of $284,836.00 for Lake Sal infrastructure stormwater flood control hardware per project engineer’s recommendation. This project is funded from 2013 SPLOST.
Staff recommends approval of proposed Opti Continuous Monitoring and Adaptive Control system installation, implementation and subscription in the amount of $284,836.00 from Opti by Aliaxis (Opti) as part of their Stormwater STM-36 proposal. This contract includes modification of the existing outfall structure to accept the Opti hardware, installing a solar power source, bringing the system on line, training, and a year subscription for the continuous monitoring and adaptive control system (CMAC) to be installed at part of the Lake Sal project.
STM-36 is an active CIP to eliminate the ongoing flooding at the inlet of Lake Sal and around the emergency overflow. This project is in the design and construction of the conceptual solution from task order #6, approved by Council on October 4th 2022. In order to start construction sooner, this project will be separated into two phases. The installation of the CMAC was separated from the original project to expedite the start of construction, since the other components of the plan still have to be permitted by EPD and the Corps of Engineers. The Opti system is an automated system that will monitor weather forecast and automatically lower the lake levels to create flood storage capacity in the lake. This will help keep the areas adjacent to the lake from flooding.
The amount for hardware contract, by Opti, of $284,836.00 is below the budgeted amount of $1,000,000.00 design and construction. The project is to be paid for through 2013 SPLOST funds under STM-36 Lake Sal Drainage Improvement CIP.
Approved 4-0.
Other Business from City Council
Councilwoman Shari Barr gave an update on upcoming events.
Mayor Jonathan McCollar said he wanted to offer a clarification on the homelessness and the recent creation of the ad hoc committee, which was established to look at how to meet the needs of those in need. The City of Statesboro has no plans to build a homeless shelter in downtown Statesboro, he said. “It’s disheartening that those statements were made.”
City Manager Comments
City Manager Charles Penny introduced Brad Deal, the new Director of Public Works & Engineering.
Public Comments (General)
No one was present to speak.
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)
Council moved into executive session at 9:44 a.m.