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City Council - Regular Meeting

Tue, Apr 7, 2026- 6:00 PM
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The City Council will be voting on the following:

  • Participation Agreement for National Opioid Settlement: Approval of an agreement with the Six Remnant Defendants.
  • Street Rehabilitation and Resurfacing Project: Awarding a contract to Blount Construction Company, Inc. for $931,739.64. The council is also asked to approve expending up to $1,400,000.00 for this project to accommodate potential additional work.
  • Sims Road Roadway Improvements & Culvert Replacement: 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 in the amount of $330,288.
  • Emergency Sewer Line Repair (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 for repair services.
  • 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 execution of a lease supplement under the GMA Direct Leasing Program for an aerial fire truck.
  • Comprehensive Impact Fee Study: Approving an agreement with Hall Consulting for $78,000 to conduct a study.
  • Surplus Property Declaration: Declaring the City-owned property at 48 W Kimball Street (Parcel # WN12B 026) as surplus.
  • Ordinance Amendments:
    • First reading of an ordinance to amend sections 2-4(1) and 2-4(2) of the City Charter regarding meeting procedures.
    • Approval of an ordinance to amend Section 2-30(b) of the Code of Ordinances, changing the definition of regular and special meetings.
  • Winder Housing Authority Appointment: Approving a Resolution to appoint a member to the Winder Housing Authority.
  • Subdivision Ordinance Amendments:
    • Consideration of an ordinance to amend Chapter Twenty-eight, Article Two, regarding plat submittal and approval procedures.
    • Consideration of an ordinance to amend Chapter Twenty-eight, Article Three, regarding guarantees and sureties.
  • Whispering Winds Subdivision Final Plat: Authorizing the Mayor to approve the Final Plat for 0 St Germaine Pl, Winder, Georgia, 30680 (Parcel #WN27 001), contingent on staff findings and fee payment.

The following public hearings are scheduled:

  • Conditional Use for Packaged Beer and Wine Sales:
    • 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).
    • 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).
  • Preliminary Plat Approval (Condominium Plat):
    • Topic: Condominium Plat approval for a property in a PUD: Planned Unit Development Zone.
    • Location: 0 E. Midland Ave., Winder, Georgia, 30680 (Map/Parcel # WN21 113).
  • Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use (Drive-Through):
    • Topic (A): Preliminary Plat approval to subdivide 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).
  • Variances and Preliminary Plat Approval (Woodlawn Ave.):
    • Topic (A-F): Multiple Variances from the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Sections 2-1, 3-2(F), 3-2(G)(3), 5-1(D)(2), 5-1(B)) and Preliminary Plat approval to subdivide property into two lots in an R-1: Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone.
    • Location: 0 Woodlawn Ave., Winder, Georgia 30680 (Map/Parcel# WN19B 025).
  • Rezone and Conditional Uses (N. Broad St.):
    • 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).
  • Rezone (W. Midland Ave.):
    • 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).
  • Preliminary Plat (W. Midland Ave.):
    • 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).
  • Annexation and Rezone (Hal Jackson Road):
    • 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).

Participation: Information on how to participate in public hearings is not explicitly detailed in the agenda, but typically involves attending the meeting in person at the Winder Community Center, 113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680, or potentially submitting written comments in advance.

  • Street Rehabilitation and Resurfacing Project: Contract award to Blount Construction Company, Inc. for $931,739.64, with an approved expenditure limit of $1,400,000.00.

  • Sims Road Roadway Improvements & Culvert Replacement: Contract with Keck & Wood Engineering for professional design services, not to exceed $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 for materials.
    • Purchase order to Professional Pipeline for $93,250.00 for repair services.

  • 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, indicating a decision on how the city will engage with the settlement.

  • Street Rehabilitation and Resurfacing Project: The potential expenditure of up to $1,400,000.00, significantly more than the initial contract amount, suggests a substantial investment in city infrastructure and potential for expanded scope.

  • Water Plant Upgrade Change Order: A significant change order of $330,288 for a capital project indicates substantial additional work or unforeseen circumstances.

  • Ordinance Amendments (Charter and Code of Ordinances): Two ordinances propose changes to the City Charter and Code of Ordinances related to meeting procedures and definitions of meeting types. These could impact council operations and public access.

  • Public Hearings on Zoning and Development: A significant portion of the agenda is dedicated to public hearings for rezoning requests, conditional use permits (including alcohol sales and drive-through facilities), preliminary plat approvals, and variances. These items have direct impacts on land use and development within the city.

  • Executive Session: The council will hold an executive session to discuss matters that may include pending litigation, real estate transactions, and personnel issues, which are not publicly disclosed.