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Cedartown Commission approves transit plan, coin‑machine ordinance, property conveyance and contract amendment; recognizes retiring captain
Summary
At its Aug. 12 meeting the Cedartown City Commission unanimously approved the 2024 Transit Title VI Plan, ORDINANCE 8, 2024 (coin‑operated amusement machines), a conveyance of two downtown properties to the Downtown Development Authority (one abstention), RESOLUTION 8, 2024 (LWCF Bert Wood Park), and an amendment to the Lankford Corner contract up to $4,000,000; the body also honored Captain Kevin Watters on his retirement and reviewed departmental reports.
The Cedartown City Commission approved a package of routine and policy items at its Aug. 12 meeting, including a transit nondiscrimination plan, a business ordinance, property conveyance to the Downtown Development Authority and a contract amendment, and recognized a retiring fire department captain.
The commission unanimously approved the 2024 Transit Title VI Plan, which local staff presented as an update required for transit nondiscrimination compliance. ORDINANCE 8, 2024, a coin‑operated amusement machine ordinance, was adopted by unanimous vote. The commission also voted to convey two city parcels — 20 N Main Street and 110 S Philpot Street — to the Downtown Development Authority; Commissioner Dale Tuck abstained because she serves on the DDA board, and the motion carried.
The body approved RESOLUTION 8, 2024 (LWCF Bert Wood Park Resolution) by unanimous vote. The commission also voted to amend the Lankford Corner contract amount to no greater than $4,000,000; the motion passed without recorded opposition.
Separately, City Manager Edward Guzman reported departmental items of interest: multiple fire department promotions were announced; youth recreation enrollment figures included 97 in cheerleading, 196 in football (flag, instructional and tackle) and 215 in soccer; and a new fire engine arrived at a unit cost of $600,571, purchased with SPLOST funds, with approximately $50,000 in equipment costs charged to school zone fine revenue. Guzman also noted the library is temporarily operating out of the Cedartown Performing Arts Center wing and contractors for renovation were expected to start in about two weeks. The commission approved permits for two community events: Run for the Nuns (Oct. 26) and Pedal for Saint Patrick (March 15, 2025).
Chair Jessica Payton and City Manager Guzman recognized Captain Kevin Watters for 30 years of service; Watters received a framed ax and his helmet in presentation remarks.
Voting notes: most motions passed unanimously; the minutes approval included one abstention (Commissioner Foster) and the property conveyance included one abstention (Commissioner Tuck) noted in the meeting record. The commission entered and exited executive session for legal matters before adjourning at 7:58 p.m.
Next steps: Approved plans and ordinances will be implemented by the appropriate city departments. The Lankford Corner contract amendment authorizes staff to complete scope adjustments up to the stated amount; further procurement or contract documents may follow according to staff and legal review.
