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Thomaston council approves $818,410 in vehicle purchases, adopts boards ordinance and several resolutions
Summary
At its Feb. 3 meeting the Thomaston Mayor and City Council approved purchase of two public‑works vehicles totaling $818,410, adopted a boards-and-subcommittees ordinance (recorded vote 5–1), approved a GTIB application resolution, petitioned the General Assembly to place a Tax Allocation District referendum on the ballot, and made several appointments.
Thomaston Mayor and City Council on Feb. 3 approved a series of motions covering vehicle purchases, an ordinance on boards and subcommittees, a funding reallocation for a tree‑removal program, and several resolutions and appointments.
Council voted unanimously to approve a previously budgeted inductor truck for $576,910 and a grapple truck for $241,500. Both motions were moved and seconded by councilmembers and recorded as passing unanimously.
The council approved an ordinance establishing boards and subcommittees. The minutes record individual votes as follows: Don Greathouse — YES; Jeff Middlebrooks — YES; Jerry Adams — YES; Lakeitha Reeves — NO; Troy Chaney — YES. The minutes list those five votes; the record does not specify additional votes or the mayor’s vote.
Council also voted unanimously to reallocate up to $5,000 to create a locally administered Tree Removal Assistance Program for residents who may not meet state criteria. The motion specified that the Public Works Director would set program stipulations and procedures.
Other unanimous actions included a motion to petition State Representative Dickey to request that the General Assembly place a Tax Allocation District referendum on the ballot, and approval of a resolution to pursue a GTIB application as presented in the meeting materials. The transcript records “GTIB application resolution” but does not provide the expanded agency name in the minutes.
Appointments made during the meeting included James McGill and Reshann Adams to the Records Advisory Board. After an executive session, the council unanimously appointed Ethan Evans as Youth Council Mayor and Emme Goen as Youth Council Mayor Pro Tem.
Procedural items approved without recorded opposition included adoption of the meeting agenda and approval of the Jan. 20, 2026 minutes. The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
What happens next: the Tax Allocation District petition will be forwarded to State Representative Dickey for consideration by the General Assembly; the GTIB resolution authorizes staff to pursue the application process. The minutes specify that program procedures, procurement timelines and implementation details will be handled by the appropriate city departments or directors.
