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Council approves 180‑day postponement of arbitration and intergovernmental agreement tied to annexation request
Summary
Council approved a 180‑day postponement of arbitration proceedings related to an annexation request (Green Top Road Everhour Phase 2) and authorized an intergovernmental agreement; the motion passed by voice vote.
The Newman City Council approved a resolution May 13 to postpone arbitration proceedings for 180 days in connection with an annexation request for Green Top Road Everhour Phase 2 and adopted the intergovernmental agreement presented to the council.
Councilmember moved and seconded approval of the resolution and the intergovernmental agreement referencing the project identified in the packet (the item included references to the Sydney Pope project in materials). After a voice vote the mayor announced the motion carried.
Council directed that, in open session, the body would adopt a resolution authorizing the mayor or presiding officer to execute an affidavit in compliance with OCGA 50‑14‑4 and ratify council actions taken in closed session; an executive‑session motion to enter closed session under OCGA 50‑14‑4 to discuss legal and real‑estate matters followed later in the meeting.
Next steps: staff will execute the intergovernmental agreement and file required notices consistent with the postponement; council will receive updates as the intergovernmental process proceeds.
