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Chattahoochee Hills outlines paving priorities, recommends adopting roll-back millage rate
Summary
City staff provided routine monthly updates and Mayor Tom Reed said he will recommend adopting the roll-back millage rate as revenues rise from growth; the council heard paving priorities including full reclamation of Rico Road and updates on parks, public safety and community programs.
City staff provided monthly department updates at the July 2 Chattahoochee Hills council meeting, and Mayor Tom Reed outlined budget and paving priorities as the city’s fiscal picture improves.
City Manager Robbie Rokovitz presented the financial update through June 2024. Fire Chief Greg Brett gave June call statistics and warned residents to be careful with fireworks during dry weather ahead of the July 4 holiday. Police Chief Kevin Digou reported monthly statistics and discussed the "100 Days of Summer" safety program and a recent traffic fatality. Public Works/Parks Director Darold Wendlandt summarized ongoing road repairs and park maintenance.
In mayoral and council comments, Mayor Tom Reed said the city has a substantial paving program this year and identified Rico Road as slated for full reclamation, noting that hot weather has slowed crews. Reed said he will recommend council adopt the roll-back millage rate for property taxes because, on average, the city’s budget is doing well; he noted that assessments vary by property and that the roll-back recommendation does not guarantee every homeowner will see no change. Reed also said development and annexations have increased city tax receipts and stressed the city remains focused on infrastructure and public-safety staffing.
Councilmembers also reported items of local interest: Councilmember Rodney Peek praised recent road striping and the new ladder fire truck and noted progress on RiverLand Park; Councilmember Scott Lightsey thanked staff and said he will provide a District 3 progress report and newsletter; Councilmember Camille Lowe commended residents taking extra steps to comply with look-and-form requirements when building; and Councilmember Ruby Foster summarized her attendance at the Georgia Municipal Association conference and upcoming community events.
The council did not take formal action on the budget at this meeting; Mayor Reed’s roll-back recommendation will be considered in the appropriate millage-setting process and future council agenda items.
