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Historic Preservation Commission approves minutes, adopts amended agenda and calls for joint meeting on downtown compliance
Summary
At its May 4 meeting, the Thomaston City Historic Preservation Commission approved prior minutes, amended the agenda to replace a COA item with a Facade Grant discussion, reviewed upcoming preservation‑related events and requested a joint meeting with the DDA and code enforcement to address downtown compliance; the meeting adjourned at 3:01 p.m.
The Thomaston City Historic Preservation Commission approved its April 6, 2026 meeting minutes and adopted an amended agenda at its May 4 meeting, actions that were carried unanimously.
Chelsea Fallin moved to approve the minutes; Rev. James McGill seconded. Alison Uphold moved to adopt the agenda as amended (with Item F withdrawn and updated to a Facade Grant discussion); Fallin seconded that motion. The commission noted no conflicts of interest.
During other business, Economic Development Director Taylor Smith reminded members of several upcoming events: a Georgia Tech housing study presentation scheduled for May 5, a University of Georgia and Clemson University presentation on the East Thomaston Revitalization plan on May 6 at the Ritz Theater, a community cleanup on May 16 in the Bethel/Hightower area to prepare for the Emancipation Celebration on May 23. Smith also updated the commission on the Boy Scout Hall at Greatest Generation Park and the Lee District National Register nomination.
Commissioner Alison Uphold requested a joint meeting between the Historic Preservation Commission, the Downtown Development Authority and city code enforcement to address ongoing downtown code‑compliance concerns; staff (Taylor Smith and Kammie Bailey) said the city is working toward a smoother, more resourceful approach to assist small business owners with compliance and Colleen Cook shared approaches used in a previous community.
Ivy Bridges moved to adjourn at 3:01 p.m.; Chelsea Fallin seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Minutes were submitted by Taylor J. Smith, Economic Development Director.
