Tonight, Monday, July 7, at 6 p.m., the Clarkesville City Council will gather at City Hall for its monthly meeting. Discussions on zoning, public safety, and local infrastructure are on the agenda, and many votes on issues impacting citizens and city operations are anticipated.
Mayor Barrie Aycock will lead the invocation at the start of tonight’s meeting, and then the invited guests will be recognized, including the employees.
The passage of Lighting Ordinance 2025-5, a bill intended to regulate outdoor lighting within the city, is one of the main issues up for a vote. In addition, the council will reexamine previously proposed density changes. A vote will be held to decide whether or not these suggestions should be sent to the Planning Commission for additional consideration.
An intergovernmental agreement to join the Northeast Georgia area Radio Network, which might enhance emergency communication capabilities among area public safety agencies, will be discussed by council members in new business.
Additionally, the council will decide how to dispose of five outdated police cars, including multiple Ford Explorers and Dodge Chargers.
In addition to public comment opportunities near the end of the meeting, committee reports from departments such as Finance, Main Street, Fire, ESG, Police, and Planning and Zoning are anticipated.
Under Georgia Code Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B), council members may, if necessary, convene an executive session to talk about property transactions.
Attendance and participation in local administration are promoted among the populace. Clarkesville City Hall has the entire agenda.
