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At a glance: Warner Robins City Council approves rezoning, classification changes, contracts and temporary sick-leave amendment
Summary
The council unanimously approved a rezoning along Gunn Road, classification plan changes, a joint pipeline consent agreement, multiple contracts and promotions, and a 60‑day temporary amendment to the sick leave pool policy; consent items and ordinances were approved by recorded motions.
The Warner Robins City Council took a series of routine and ordinance votes at its March 2 meeting, approving a rezoning, classification changes, contract renewals, promotions and a temporary change to the sick leave pool policy.
Key votes recorded in the minutes: - Rezoning (Action Item 6): The Assembly of Warner Robins Inc. — approximately 13.41 acres on Gunn Road (parcel [0W0970 322000]) rezoned from R-4 (multi-family) to R-1 (single-family). Motion by Councilman Larry Curtis; second by Councilman Clifford Holmes; unanimous approval.
- Classification Plan Update (Ordinance #08-26): Ordinance adopted to deactivate specified utility positions, create an Assistant Utility Maintenance Supervisor (Sewer) position and increase authorized strength for certain utility roles. Motion by Councilman Kevin Lashley to approve and waive second reading; second by Councilman Larry Curtis; unanimous approval.
- Veterans Issues Board Amendment (Ordinance #09-26): Ordinance amended City ordinance #05-22 to reduce the board’s membership from 18 to nine. Motion by Councilman Derek Mack; second by Councilman Charlie Bibb; unanimous approval.
- Joint Consent Agreement (Action Item 7): Authorized the mayor to execute a Joint Consent Agreement with the Georgia Public Service Commission, Mid-State Energy Commission, Atlanta Gas Light Company and the City of Perry to amend pipeline and distribution certificates of public convenience and necessity for Houston County and to consider an amendment to the county safety plan. Motion by Councilman Keith Lauritsen; second by Councilman Charlie Bibb; approved.
- Consent agenda (Action Item 4): Approved renewal of e-PlanSoft (Carahsoft) for plan review software; a three-year DebtBook renewal amendment ($15,000 per year, $45,000 total); an amendment/modification of a solicitation/contract with Robins Air Force Base for interruptible natural gas (period of performance 1 Mar 2026–28 Feb 2027); multiple employee promotions; and purchasing items including Real Turf Solutions ($58,853.75), Dana Safety Supply Inc. ($18,255.63) and JustFOIA ($12,608.20). Motion by Councilman Charlie Bibb; second by Councilman Keith Lauritsen; approved.
- Resolution: Temporary amendment to sick leave pool policy (Action Item 10): Council approved suspending for 60 days the sick-leave-pool requirement that half of donated hours for the benefit of a specific employee be allocated to that employee, citing an unusual and significant line-of-duty injury. Motion by Councilman Charlie Bibb; second by Councilman Derek Mack; approved.
All motions in the minutes that show movers and seconders list unanimous council support among the members present. The minutes note an executive session for personnel (6:20–7:15 p.m.) and that the city clerk holds the executive session minutes. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
