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Sandersville council weighs two mobile-home park proposals amid water, annexation concerns
Summary
Two applicants presented plans for mobile-home parks in Sandersville that prompted questions about sewer/water capacity, master meters versus individual meters, and whether developments must annex into city limits; the council delayed a decision for 2–3 weeks.
Stevie Martin asked the Sandersville City Council for permission to tie a proposed mobile‑home park on E. McCarty Street into the city’s water and sewer system, saying, “The park will be single‑wide mobile homes that are 15 X 66 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with an on‑site office,” and proposing a single master meter with water included in rent. Martin said the first phase would include 12 to 14 homes and the project could cap at about 40–50 units over a few years.
Council members and staff flagged capacity and policy issues. Alex Lowe, the city’s Water/Wastewater Director, said the proposed development would flow through the Davisboro lift station and that crews are already addressing a “big blockage” affecting Hines Street and East McCarty Street after recent rains. Lowe told the council staff must determine whether the treatment plant and local lift‑station infrastructure can handle the additional load.
Council Member Mayme Dennis pushed for annexation and individual meters, saying developers inside the city limits are required to install separate meters. Dennis said she was surprised to learn a different trailer park had been given water and sewer service without coming before council and asked staff to detail how the city has handled outside customers historically. City Manager Kandice Hartley and Attorney Kennan Howard were asked to review service‑delivery strategy and capacity implications.
Will Daniel later presented a separate proposal for a park on Anderson Drive that would use double‑wide homes, each with its own water meter and private septic systems; Dennis again said annexation should be required. Mayor Jimmy Andrews told both applicants the council would make a decision in about two to three weeks.
What happens next: staff will report back on lift‑station and treatment‑plant capacity, past practice for outside customers, and annexation requirements before the council votes.
Speakers quoted or paraphrased: Stevie Martin (presenter), Alex Lowe (Water/Wastewater Director), Council Member Mayme Dennis, Will Daniel (presenter), Kandice Hartley (City Manager), Kennan Howard (City Attorney), Mayor Jimmy Andrews.
