City Council Meeting Recap: April 16, 2024 Bainbridge City Council
Unofficial report of city council meeting
Called to order: 6:30pm
Present: Mayor Edward Reynolds, Councilmembers Glennie Bench, Don Whaley, Roslyn Palmer, Kregg Close and Sylvia Washington
Absent: Keenan Adams
Business Items:
Approval of minutes from previous meeting.
Approval of street closure request
Approval of special event use event application.
Approval of restatement of defined retirement plan.
Approval of second amendment to project agreement.
Approval of demolition ordinances.
Approval of amendment to alcohol ordinance.
Approval of surplus items.
Approval of leases.
Approval of planning commission recommendations.
Approval of agreement re: Mercer Group.
Special Guests: Steve O'Neil gave a quarterly division presentation for the Community and Economic Development Division.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held June 18 2024 at 6:30 pm.
Note: Council recaps are not official minutes of city council meetings. Official minutes are posted on the city website upon approval by the city council.
At last night's city council meeting, Mayor Edward Reynolds and city council were presented with the Joe Crine Award from the Decatur County Schools band program. This award signifies the importance of the relationship between the city and the band programs. We count on the band for many of our community activities including Veterans Day, parades and other events and appreciate their recognition of our mutual relationship.
We are looking for new team members! You can view all open job postings here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4re5jc
City Council will hold their regularly scheduled monthly meeting tomorrow evening at 6:30 PM. You can find the agenda for that meeting online here: https://tinyurl.com/27kvwz34
Today, May 15, is recognized as Peace Officers Memorial Day. Let's honor and remember the courageous men and women who have sacrificed for our safety and peace. Bainbridge Public Safety was on hand this morning at the Decatur County Sheriff's Department to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Downtown Development Authority will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting tomorrow at 8:00 AM. You can find the agenda for the meeting online here: https://5il.co/2lovz
The Bainbridge Decatur County Planning Commission meets tomorrow evening for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. You can find the agenda for that meeting online here: https://www.bainbridgecity.com/events?id=28055416
We're thrilled to announce that Maddie and Tae will be lighting up our July 4th event as the headlining act! Don't miss this incredible performance! Read more about Maddie and Tae here: https://www.bainbridgecity.com/article/1593428
Due to potentially severe weather moving into our area tomorrow, the following schools have announced closures: Spring Creek Charter Academy, Decatur County Schools and Grace Christian Academy.
Camper registration is closed for this summer's Oscar Jackson Camp:
Look what we have added to our fleet at Bainbridge Public Safety! Shown here with Chief Redell Walton, this new E-Bike will allow officers to patrol areas such as the trails at the Earle May Boat Basin as well as assist in rendering aid to someone in an area where vehicle access is limited. It will also assist in getting around quickly during highly attended events such as July 4th.
The City of Bainbridge Animal Services Center will begin moving to their new location at 808 Zorn Road today. Due to the move, our Animal Control officers can only respond to emergency situations this week. They can be reached at (229) 515-0172.
We will update you as the week progresses.
Our Fiber crews are working in the Five Points area today installing new fiber lines to service the area. Please use caution if passing through.
May is recognized as National Mental Health Awareness Month. The Vashti Center for Children and Families has graciously provided green bows throughout downtown to shine light on and prioritize mental wellness. #mentalhealthmonth
Tammy White began her tenure with the City of Bainbridge on March 16, 1987, originally hired as the Accounts Payable Clerk and moving into the Human Resources Department in 1994. Tammy officially retired from her role on April 26, 2024, after an impressive 37 years of dedicated service with the City of Bainbridge. While we will miss her greatly, we are excited for Tammy as she begins this new chapter of her life.
Tammy's contributions and commitment over the years have been invaluable to our organization, and her legacy will undoubtedly live on. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Tammy for her hard work and wish her all the best in her well-deserved retirement!
Georgia Cities Week Spotlight: Our Public Safety Division, led by Frank Green, is a joint police and fire department. The division is also home to our Criminal Investigation Division and the Office of Professional Standards and Training. Those departments are daily managed by Redell Walton, Doyle Welch, Mark Esquivel and Ryan Wimberley, From routine patrol to anonymous crime tips, from visiting schools and hosting field trips to fighting fires, from professional instruction at our Training Center to being awesome partners to several organizations in our area, BPS leaders, officers and staff are true community heroes!
Georgia Cities Week Spotlight: Meet our Utilities Department, headed up by City Engineer Gabe Menendez and managed daily by Rusty Adams, Bo Ladner, Hubert Campbell, Kevin Maxwell, David Hower and Eric Malone. They handle all functions involving water, sewer, natural gas, fiber (COMING SOON!) and the wastewater treatment plant. From ensuring clean drinking water to installing new fiber lines, from safely managing our natural gas lines to maintaining our sanitary sewer system, this department is a one stop shop of services who often work together to accomplish
their goals! They do tremendous work to keep Bainbridge growing!
Georgia Cities Week Spotlight: Our Community and Economic Development Division, headed up by Steve O'Neil, is responsible for planning, zoning and building department functions, downtown development, historic preservation, community affairs, special events and code enforcement. From issuing building permits to ensuring the work was done correctly, from July 4th to preserving historic buildings, from creating a thriving downtown to running Oscar Jackson Camp, this crew works hard to promote a good quality of life for our residents. Join them in celebrating Georgia Cities Week and soar to new heights!
Georgia Cities Week Spotlight: Meet our Public Works Department, under the leadership of City Engineer Gabe Menendez and the daily supervision of John Parker, Norris Akins, Shannon Brock and Al Kelley. This crew encompasses the streets, sanitation, parks and maintenance departments as well as the city shop. From Lights Along the River to Chason Park, from T-SPLOST paving to facility upkeep, from leaf and limb pick up to small engine repair, these hard working individuals keep us all moving in the right direction!
Georgia Cities Week Spotlight:
Our Administrative Services Division, headed up by Lisa Taylor, is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources, municipal court, purchasing and all other financial functions of the city. Join us in giving them a round of applause for keeping us running smoothly while keeping costs low for our tax payers and efficiently utilizing our resources!
