Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Approval of minutes from the July 15, 2025 Pre-Commission Meeting

Approves the minutes from the July 15, 2025 pre-commission meeting.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Commissioner Brendalyn Bailey To The Macon-Bibb County Board Of Health

Appoints Commissioner Brendalyn Bailey to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Health.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing Dr. Brandi Simpson-Miller And Gary Wilson To The Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board

Appoints Dr. Brandi Simpson-Miller and Gary Wilson to the Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Board.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Appointing George Thomas, Jr. To The Central Georgia Joint Development Authority;

Appoints George Thomas Jr. to the Central Georgia Joint Development Authority.

HMK Express LLC - 1105 Gray Hwy, Macon, GeorgiaAfter review, legal recommends denial. The applicant failed to demonstrate a right to possession of the property and did not provide a required certificate of Good Standing. The County Attorney's Office attempted to contact the applicant on numerous occasions to rectify the deficiencies but the applicant was unresponsive.

Denies a business license for HMK Express LLC at 1105 Gray Highway for failing to meet legal requirements.

Macon Shell Mart, located at 3750 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Macon Shell Mart at 3750 Mercer University Drive.

Macon Beverage Outlet located at 3965 Arkwright Road, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Macon Beverage Outlet at 3965 Arkwright Road.

Super Gas Citgo located at 1940 Shurling Drive, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Super Gas Citgo at 1940 Shurling Drive.

Riverside Food Mart located at 2650 Riverside Drive, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Riverside Food Mart at 2650 Riverside Drive.

Nouria Energy Retail located at 3311 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Nouria Energy Retail at 3311 Mercer University Drive.

Thunderbird Liquor Store located at 2585 Emory Highway, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Thunderbird Liquor Store at 2585 Emory Highway.

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant #2 located at 5451 Bowman Road, Macon, GALegal recommends approval

Approves a business license for Margaritas Mexican Restaurant #2 at 5451 Bowman Road.

Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Professional Services Agreement With Aviatrix Communications, LLC, In The Amount Of Up To $100,000.00, For The Provision Of Air Service Promotional Campaign Services For The Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Payable From The Airport Fund – Airport-Middle Ga Regional – Prof Services - Other Item

Hires Aviatrix Communications for up to $100,000 to promote air service at Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Lease Agreement With H2 Aeroservices, LLC, For The Lease Of Two Former Air National Guard Buildings At The Middle Georgia Regional Airport;

Leases two former Air National Guard buildings at the regional airport to H2 Aeroservices LLC.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Change Order, In The Amount Of $45,000.00, To The Purchase Order For Maudlin & Jenkins, Llc, To Be Paid From The General Fund – Board Of Commissioners – Professional Services Audit Fee Line Item, For Additional Expenses For The Fiscal Year 2024 Audit

Adds $45,000 to the Maudlin & Jenkins audit contract to cover additional costs for the fiscal year 2024 audit.

Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Issuance Of A Purchase Order, In The Amount Of $350,000.00, To Mead Road Transfer Station For Services Related To The Disposal Of Waste On Behalf Of Macon-Bibb County, To Be Paid From The Solid Waste Management Fund City – Solid Waste Landfill – Other Services – Landfill Tipping Fees Line Item

Pays Mead Road Transfer Station $350,000 to dispose of county solid waste.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With Middle Georgia Outdoor Lighting, Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of Lighting At The Memorial Park Gym, In The Amount Of $233,586.00, To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds;

Installs new lighting at Memorial Park Gym for $233,586 using SPLOST funds.

An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Approve A Supplemental Appropriation From General Fund – Fund Balance, In The Amount Of $156,000.00, To Provide For Landscaping And Temporary Worker Contract Services During Fiscal Year 2025

Adds $156,000 to pay for landscaping and temporary worker services during fiscal year 2025.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Agreeing To Participate In The National Purdue And Sackler Family Opioid Settlement,

Joins the national opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute An Amendment To The Construction Manager At-Risk Agreement With Chris R. Sheridan & Co. Dba Sheridan Construction To Add Stairwell Renovations To The Scope Of Work, In The Amount Of $352,550.00, With Costs To Be Paid From 2018 SPLOST Funds - Cultural And Recreation – Auditorium Line Item

Adds stairwell renovations to Sheridan Construction's auditorium contract for $352,550 from SPLOST funds.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Council Of Accountability Courts Judges State Of Georgia Grant Award From The State Of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council For Fiscal Year 2026, In The Amount Of $117,653.00, With Matching Funds In The Amount Of $20,762.00, Payable In Kind As Existing Employee Salaries, Awarded To The Macon Judicial Circuit Adult Felony Drug Court Program

Accepts a $117,653 state grant for the Macon Adult Felony Drug Court program, with $20,762 in local matching funds.

Change or Additions to Code

Reviews proposed changes or additions to county code.

No recorded vote.

An Ordinance Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission To Amend Article Ii Of Chapter 24 Of The Macon-Bibb County Code Of Ordinances To Clarify The Process Of Public Requests For Complete Streets Infrastructure And Appropriate Projects For Complete Street Review

Updates county code to clarify how residents can request complete streets infrastructure improvements.

Approval of Bond

Approves a required surety bond for a county official or contractor.

No recorded vote.

A Resolution Of The Macon-Bibb County Commission Providing For: (1) The Approval, Execution, And Delivery Of A Bond Purchase Agreement Providing For The Sale Of $50,000,000 Macon-Bibb County General Obligation Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2025; (2) The Naming Of An Authenticating Agent, Bond Registrar, And Paying Agent For Said Bonds; (3) The Adoption Of A Form To Which Said Bonds Shall Adhere;(4) The Preparation Of A Tax Digest And The Levy Of A Tax Sufficient To Pay The Principal Of And Interest On Said Bonds; (5) The Approval, Execution, And Delivery Of A Continuing Disclosure Certificate And An Official Statement Relating To Said Bonds; (6) The Execution And Delivery Of Said Bonds;

Issues $50 million in general obligation sales tax bonds to fund county projects.

Executive Session

Closes the meeting to discuss legal matters, property deals, and personnel decisions in private.