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Snellville reviews overnight parking language, holiday‑decor contract concerns and fee schedule updates
Summary
At the June 22 work session Snellville council identified a wording typo in the overnight parking ordinance, raised safety and maintenance concerns about the proposed holiday‑decoration contractor, and reviewed solid‑waste fee schedule changes (notably higher 8‑yard container pricing). The council also reappointed Bobby Howard to the VOA and noted an upcoming Chamber event RSVP deadline.
The Snellville Mayor and Council on June 22 reviewed several routine agenda items including corrections to the overnight parking ordinance, concerns about the contractor proposed for Christmas decorations, an update to the solid‑waste fee schedule, and a reappointment to the VOA.
On the overnight parking ordinance, council members identified a wording problem on page 2 (item c) and recommended changing phrasing to read that the city will erect signage "designating time limits or prohibiting overnight parking." On the proposed Christmas‑decoration contract, a council member said last year lights were left with exposed wires taped to the ground and urged that the contractor provide ongoing maintenance and a reporting protocol so citizens can alert the city quickly if hazards appear.
Staff noted the solid‑waste fee schedule will be updated as part of contract processing; most charges remain the same but the 8‑yard container pricing increased significantly. Council also agreed to reappoint Bobby Howard to the VOA (term details not specified) and the mayor reminded members about the Chamber leadership event on Aug. 13 with an RSVP by July 27.
Why it matters: Correct ordinance language avoids enforcement ambiguity; maintenance protocols for decorative lighting are a public‑safety concern; and fee changes affect residents and contractors.
Next steps: Staff will correct ordinance wording, set up a citizen reporting protocol for holiday‑decoration maintenance, finalize fee schedule changes with the contract, and circulate details about the VOA reappointment and the Chamber event.
