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City Council - Work Session

Thu, Apr 2, 2026- 6:00 PM
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The City Council will be voting on the following items:

  • Participation Agreement for National Opioid Settlement: Approval of an agreement with the Six Remnant Defendants.
  • City Street Rehabilitation and Resurfacing Project: Awarding a contract to Blount Construction Company, Inc. for $931,739.64. The Council is also asked to authorize spending up to $1,400,000.00 for potential additional work.
  • Roadway Improvements & Culvert Replacement on Sims Road: Authorizing a contract with Keck & Wood Engineering for professional design services, not to exceed $95,500.00.
  • Water Plant Upgrade (Capital Project #518): Authorizing a change order to Lakeshore Construction for $330,288.
  • Emergency Sewer Line Repair in Fort Yargo:
    • Issuing a purchase order to Consolidated Pipe for $25,483.18 for materials.
    • Issuing a purchase order to Professional Pipeline for $93,250.00.
  • Customer Portal Upgrades: Authorizing a purchase order to Tyler Technologies for $39,390.
  • Security Center Migration & Consolidation Project: Authorizing a purchase order to Risk Response Team for $215,398.52.
  • FY 2025 Final Budget Amendment: Approval of amendments for General Fund and Special Revenue Funds.
  • Aerial Fire Truck Lease: Approving a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease supplement under the GMA Direct Leasing Program.
  • Comprehensive Impact Fee Study: Approving an agreement with Hall Consulting for $78,000.
  • Whispering Winds Subdivision Final Plat: Authorizing the Mayor to approve the Final Plat for the subdivision located at 0 St Germaine Pl, Winder Georgia, 30680.
  • Surplus Property Declaration: Approving the declaration of City-owned property at 48 W Kimball Street (Parcel # WN12B 026) as surplus.
  • Winder Housing Authority Appointment: Approving a Resolution to appoint a Member to the Winder Housing Authority.
  • Ordinance Amendments:
    • First Reading and consideration of an Ordinance to amend sections 2-4(1) and 2-4(2) of the Charter of the City of Winder, Georgia regarding meeting procedures.
    • Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Section 2-30(b) of the Code of Ordinances changing the definition of regular and special meetings.

Public hearings will be held on the following topics:

  • Conditional Use for Packaged Beer & Wine Sales (Industrial Zone):

    • Topic: Allowing the sale of packaged beer and packaged wine in an I: Industrial Zone.
    • Location: 0 E. Midland Ave., & 125 E. Midland Ave., Winder, Georgia 30680 (Map/Parcel# WN21 118A & WN21 118D).
    • Time: During the Discussion Items section.
    • Participation: Citizens can participate by attending the meeting at the Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680.

  • Conditional Use for Packaged Beer & Wine Sales (Neighborhood Commercial Zone):

    • Topic: Allowing the sale of packaged beer and packaged wine in a B-1: Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
    • Location: 208 N. Broad St. and 0 Off N Broad St., Winder, Georgia 30680 (Map/Parcel #s WN20 030 and WN20 031).
    • Time: During the Discussion Items section.
    • Participation: Citizens can participate by attending the meeting at the Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680.

  • Preliminary Plat Approval (Condominium Plat):

    • Topic: Approval of a Preliminary Plat to Condominium Plat a property in a PUD: Planned Unit Development Zone.
    • Location: 0 E. Midland Ave., Winder, Georgia, 30680 (Map/Parcel # WN21 113).
    • Time: During the Discussion Items section.
    • Participation: Citizens can participate by attending the meeting at the Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680.

  • Preliminary Plat Approval & Conditional Use for Drive-Through (Neighborhood Commercial Zone):

    • Topic (A): Preliminary Plat approval to subdivide a property into two lots in a B-1: Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
    • Topic (B): Conditional Use to allow a drive-through facility in a B-1: Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
    • Location: 455 Gainesville Hwy., Winder, GA 30680 (Map/Parcel# WN18 143).
    • Time: During the Discussion Items section.
    • Participation: Citizens can participate by attending the meeting at the Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680.

  • Variances and Preliminary Plat Approval (Residential Zone):

    • Topic (A-F): Multiple Variances from the Zoning Ordinance (Flag Lots, Garage requirement, shared driveway, heated sq ft, lot width) and Preliminary Plat approval to subdivide into two lots in an R-1: Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone.
    • Location: 0 Woodlawn Ave., Winder, Georgia 30680 (Map/Parcel# WN19B 025).
    • Time: During the Discussion Items section.
    • Participation: Citizens can participate by attending the meeting at the Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680.

  • Rezone and Conditional Uses (General Commercial Zone):

    • Topic (A): Rezone from B-1: Neighborhood Commercial Zone to B-2: General Commercial Zone.
    • Topic (B): Conditional Use to operate a Gas or Fueling Station in a B-2 General Commercial Zone.
    • Topic (C): Conditional Use to allow the sale of Packaged Beer and Packaged Wine in a B-2 General Commercial Zone.
    • Location: 151 N. Broad St., 153 N. Broad St., & 157 N. Broad St., Winder, Georgia 30680 (Map/Parcel# WN20 317, WN20 318, WN20 319).
    • Time: During the Discussion Items section.
    • Participation: Citizens can participate by attending the meeting at the Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680.

  • Rezone (Government/Institutional Zone):

    • Topic: Rezone from R-2: Two-family Residential to G: Government/Institutional.
    • Location: 96 W Midland Avenue, Winder, Georgia, 30680 (Tax/Map Parcel #WN12 426).
    • Time: During the Discussion Items section.
    • Participation: Citizens can participate by attending the meeting at the Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680.

  • Preliminary Plat Approval (Government/Institutional Zone):

    • Topic: Preliminary plat to subdivide a property into two Tracts zoned G: Government/Institutional.
    • Location: 84 W Midland Avenue, Winder, Georgia, 30680 (Tax/Map Parcel #WN12 427).
    • Time: During the Discussion Items section.
    • Participation: Citizens can participate by attending the meeting at the Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680.

  • Annexation and Rezone:

    • Topic: Annexation and rezone from Barrow County AG: Agricultural zoning district to City of Winder R-3: Multi-family Residential zoning district.
    • Location: 167 Hal Jackson Road, Winder, Georgia, 30680 (Map/Parcel #XX064B 008).
    • Time: During the Discussion Items section.
    • Participation: Citizens can participate by attending the meeting at the Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680.

  • Subdivision Ordinance Amendments:

    • Topic: Discussion and consideration of Ordinances to amend Chapter Twenty-eight of the Subdivision Ordinance regarding certificate of dedication and guarantees/sureties.
    • Time: During the Discussion Items section.
    • Participation: Citizens can participate by attending the meeting at the Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680.

  • City Street Rehabilitation and Resurfacing Project: Contract award to Blount Construction Company, Inc. for $931,739.64. Council to authorize expenditure up to $1,400,000.00.

  • Sims Road Roadway Improvements & Culvert Replacement: Contract with Keck & Wood Engineering for $95,500.00.

  • Water Plant Upgrade (Capital Project #518): Change order to Lakeshore Construction for $330,288.

  • Emergency Sewer Line Repair (Fort Yargo): Purchase order to Consolidated Pipe for $25,483.18.

  • Emergency Sewer Line Repair (Fort Yargo): Purchase order to Professional Pipeline for $93,250.00.

  • Customer Portal Upgrades: Purchase order to Tyler Technologies for $39,390.

  • Security Center Migration & Consolidation Project: Purchase order to Risk Response Team for $215,398.52.

  • FY 2025 Final Budget Amendment: For General Fund and Special Revenue Funds.

  • Aerial Fire Truck Lease: Lease supplement under the GMA Direct Leasing Program.

  • Comprehensive Impact Fee Study: Agreement with Hall Consulting for $78,000.

  • National Opioid Settlement: The Council will vote on a participation agreement related to the national opioid settlement.

  • Street Rehabilitation and Resurfacing: A significant contract for street improvements is up for approval, with a potential for additional expenditure.

  • Water Plant Upgrade: A substantial change order for a capital project indicates potential scope changes or unforeseen issues.

  • Subdivision Ordinance Amendments: The Council will discuss and consider amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, which could impact future development and plat approvals.

  • Charter and Code of Ordinances Amendments: The Council will consider amendments to the City Charter and Code of Ordinances related to meeting procedures and definitions, which could have policy implications.

  • Executive Session: The Council will enter an executive session to discuss matters including pending litigation, real estate acquisition/disposition, and personnel issues. No action will be taken during this session.