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Council approves land exchange, airport leases and several contracts; one procurement vote unclear in transcript
Summary
Statesboro council approved a land exchange to resolve a potential landlocked parcel, two 30‑year airport ground leases, a park contract amendment, a cigarette-litter grant application and an alcohol-license; the transcript records an unclear result for a $76,874.88 equipment purchase and staff will follow up.
The Statesboro City Council approved a package of real-estate and procurement items on the agenda, including a land exchange with S & K Investment, two airport ground leases and a contract amendment for Whitesville Park.
Mr. Bennett briefed the council on a previously discussed closed-session real-estate matter: the city will convey a segment of right-of-way along Savannah Avenue to S & K Investment in exchange for property along Old Register Road to prevent landlocking and to enable future public infrastructure. Council voted to approve the exchange in open session.
Council also approved two 30-year ground leases at the Statesboro Boulevard County Airport with HDM Enterprises Inc. (JV LLC) to allow private construction of hangars. Bennett said leases will revert to city/county ownership at the end of the term.
On parks and procurement, the council approved a contract amendment with Lambert & Associates for $20,622.38 to finish work on Whitesville Park (sidewalk extension and basketball court painting), paid from Harbor Funds. The council approved a resolution to apply for the 2026 cigarette-litter prevention and recycling grant from Keep America Beautiful (no city match required) and approved an alcohol-license application for Gypsy and Gators LLC at 19 East Pine Street.
A motion to award a purchase contract to Charles Machinery Works, Inc. for a replacement RT45B transfer unit at $76,874.88 was made and discussed; the transcript records a response of 'No' when the mayor asked 'All those in favor,' making the final recorded outcome ambiguous in the meeting transcript. The city clerk/manager will need to confirm the official minute notation and vote tally.
Council members emphasized that leases, exchanges and amendments were recommended by staff and that required permits and permitting conditions must be observed.
