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Statham City Council reviews water exploration, sewer smoke-test results and emergency alert plan
Summary
At its Jan. 7 meeting, the Statham City Council heard reports on water exploration and 2024 sewer smoke-test results, reviewed the city emergency alert system and received a resident's pitch for a combined tool shop and gaming lounge; the council approved prior minutes and adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
The Statham City Council on Jan. 7, 2025 received updates from city staff on the municipality’s water exploration work, results of a 2024 sewer smoke test and the city’s emergency alert system.
City Administrator Cheryl Venable briefed the council on materials listed as “GMA Health & Life Info” and the emergency alert system. Venable presented the items to the council but the minutes do not record specific policy decisions or follow-up assignments tied to those briefings.
Public Works Director Brett Day told the council about the City of Statham’s water exploration efforts and reviewed the 2024 smoke-test results for the sewer system. The minutes record that Day presented the topics but do not include technical findings, recommended repairs or budget implications in the text provided.
Assistant City Accountant Karine Brooms delivered the finance report and Lt. Hood gave the police department report; the minutes list those presentations but do not include further financial figures or operational detail in the transcript excerpt.
Two agenda items—Statham Library and a Statham billiard gaming license—had no representatives present, and the council received no testimony or application details on the record.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, resident William “Casey” Hanley described a proposed business model for a combined tool shop and gaming lounge; the minutes note the presentation but do not show a formal application or council action on the proposal.
Votes at a glance • Approval of minutes (Dec. 17, 2024 and Dec. 30, 2024): Motion by Councilmember Penn; second by Councilmember Burnette. Vote: Terilli—Yes, Bogenrieder—Yes, Patterson—Yes, Penn—Yes, Burnette—Yes. Outcome: Approved, 5-0. • Motion to adjourn: Motion by Councilmember Penn; second by Councilmember Patterson. Vote: Terilli—Yes, Bogenrieder—Yes, Patterson—Yes, Penn—Yes, Burnette—Yes. Outcome: Approved, 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
The meeting began at 6:31 p.m. and lasted roughly 35 minutes. The minutes list attendance (Mayor Krause; Councilmembers Terilli, Bogenrieder, Patterson, Penn and Burnette) and city staff including City Attorney Jody Campbell, City Clerk Nicole Sapp, City Administrator Cheryl Venable, Public Works Director Brett Day and Assistant City Accountant Karine Brooms. No formal ordinances, resolutions or contract awards were recorded in the provided transcript excerpt.
