Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2025 Pre-Commission meeting

Approves the minutes from the October 21, 2025 pre-commission meeting.

Sonni Gas Venture located at 4331 Pio Nono Avenue, Macon, GA 31201After review, legal recommends denial for violation of Certificate of Good Standing requirements; property owner owes outstanding taxes.

Denies a business application for Sonni Gas Venture on Pio Nono Avenue.

Jek Food Mart located at 3565 Pio Nono Avenue, Macon, GA 31206After review, legal recommends denial for failure to provide evidence of newspaper publication; having outstanding taxes owed at the time of application in violation of the Certificate of Good Standing requirement; and self-identifying as a "food mart" but operating as a "vice mart" according to Code Enforcement inspections.

Reviews an alcohol license for Jek Food Mart on Pio Nono Avenue, recommended for denial.

Tipco Food Mart located at 6011 Bethel Church Road, Lizella, Ga 31052Legal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for Tipco Food Mart on Bethel Church Road.

Welcome located at 6440 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31216Legal recommends approval

Reviews an alcohol license for Welcome on Houston Road.

Triangle Food and Gas Mart located at 2112 Millerfield Road, Macon, GA 31217Legal recommends approval.

Reviews an alcohol license for Triangle Food and Gas Mart on Millerfield Road.

El Torita De Chapala located at 4053 Pio Nono Avenue, Macon, GA 31206Legal recommends approval.

Reviews an alcohol license for El Torita De Chapala on Pio Nono Avenue.

Marathon located at 4505 Broadway, Macon, GA 31201Legal recommends approval.

Reviews an alcohol license for Marathon on Broadway.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase Order For Computers And Hardware Equipment From Dell Marketing, LP In The Amount Of $104,400.00, Payable From The I.T. Department Budget, Repairs & Maintenance – Computer Hardware Line Item;

Spends $104,400 on computers and hardware from Dell.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With 1 Accord Technologies For The Purchase And Implementation Of Upgraded Network Equipment In The Amount Of $130,384.00, To Be Paid From The I.T. – Security & Infrastructure – Repairs & Maintenance – Computer Hardware Line Item;

Spends $130,384 to upgrade county network equipment.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Purchase And Sale Agreement With Midland Radio Corporation, In The Amount Of $122,970.00, For The Purchase Of Emergency Alert Radio Systems, To Be Paid From The 2025 SPLOST Fund - Public Safety – Other Line Item;

Spends $122,970 on emergency alert radio systems.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With BTBB, Inc. For The Provision Of Architectural Services For The Renovation Of Code Enforcement Offices At City Hall, In The Amount Of $55,000.00, To Be Paid From Sponsored Programs – Speed Cameras – Contract Labor – Contractual Services Line Item

Hires BTBB, Inc. for $55,000 to design renovated Code Enforcement offices.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With A.G. Witt, LLC, For Consulting Services To Update The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, In The Amount Of $39,600.00, To Be Paid From Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds

Hires A.G. Witt for $39,600 to update the county's hazard mitigation plan.

An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of $50,000.00 From Interest Earned On American Rescue Plan Act Funds To Homefirst Housing Resource Services, Inc. For Home Ownership Counseling And Homebuyer Education Services

Sets aside $50,000 for HomeFirst homebuyer counseling and education.

An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Appropriation Of $40,000.00 From 2018 SPLOST Interest To The 2018 SPLOST Fund – Roads – Other, Ocmulgee Heritage Trail Line Item To Provide Funding To Newtown Macon, Inc. For The Completion Of The Trail Connector

Sets aside $40,000 for Newtown Macon to finish the trail connector.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A FY25 Law Enforcement Mental Health And Wellness Act Implementation Projects Grant From The Department Of Justice, Office Of Community Oriented Policing Services, In The Amount Of $97,024.00, With No Local Match Required, Awarded To The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office To Create A Program To Address Mental Health And Wellness;

Accepts a $97,024 grant for a Sheriff's Office mental health and wellness program.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Georgia Releaf Grant From The Georgia Tree Council, In The Amount Of $14,280.00, With No Local Match Required, To Plant Shade Trees At Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center;

Accepts a $14,280 grant to plant shade trees at Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center.

Community Food Distribution Services

Approves community food distribution services.

No recorded vote.

An Ordinance of the Macon-Bibb County Commission to Authorize the Appropriation of Up to $150,000.00 for Community Food Distribution Services

Appropriates up to $150,000 for community food distribution services.

Executive Session

Goes into a closed session to discuss legal, property, or personnel matters.

478 Lounge located at 1701 Shurling Circle, Macon, GA 31211Legal recommends denial pursuant to Macon-Bibb County Code of Ordinances Sec. 4-27(a)(8) after reviewing factors weighing in favor of denial based on the public interest in accordance with Macon Bibb County Code of Ordinances Sec4-36(1), (2), and (3).

Reviews an alcohol license for 478 Lounge on Shurling Circle, recommended for denial.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Denying A Request For Refund Of Ad Valorem Taxes To Joseph And Susan Brantley Pursuant To O.C.G.A. § 48-5-380;

Denies a property-tax refund request from Joseph and Susan Brantley.