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Statham council denies Railroad Street rezone, approves police vehicles and proclaims Arbor Day
Summary
The Statham City Council denied a rezoning application for Railroad Street, approved the purchase of three fully outfitted police vehicles for $192,496, and adopted a proclamation declaring Feb. 21, 2025, Arbor Day. Council postponed final action on HB 581 and directed staff to prepare filing materials.
At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Statham City Council took several formal votes: it denied a Railroad Street rezone application, approved the purchase of three new police patrol vehicles, and adopted an Arbor Day proclamation.
Railroad Street rezone (application 1862): Planning staff summarized that the rezone had been tabled at three prior meetings. The council discussed whether to table or move forward; after discussion the council substituted a motion to deny the application and the motion to deny carried by show of hands. The transcript records a substitution motion and an approving vote; the council directed that, because of prior tabling, the applicant would have to wait six months before reapplying.
Police vehicles: Council approved a low bid from John Meagel Ford (Cleveland, Ga.) for three fully outfitted patrol vehicles at a total price of $192,496, with funding to come from the police 'blue line' account. The motion to accept the bid was made, seconded and carried by show of hands.
Arbor Day proclamation: The council read and approved a proclamation declaring Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, as Arbor Day in the City of Statham. Mayor Debbie Krause read the proclamation on the dais and the council voted to adopt it.
Procedural note on HB 581: The council also discussed House Bill 581 and, while they took no final opt-out vote during this meeting, they approved motions to postpone the decision and to have staff prepare the paperwork necessary if the council elects to file an opt-out resolution before the March 1, 2025 deadline.
Votes at a glance (from transcript): - Railroad Street rezone (application 1862): Motion to deny — motion carried (substitute motion after prior tabling). No individual roll-call tallies were read into the record. - Police vehicles (bid: John Meagel Ford): Motion to approve purchase of three patrol vehicles for $192,496 — motion carried. - Arbor Day proclamation (02/21/2025): Motion to adopt proclamation and authorize mayor to sign — motion carried.
The council adjourned at the close of business after adopting the Arbor Day proclamation.
