Call to order:

Roll call:

Invocation and Pledge to the Flag:

 

Invocation given by Larry Branson with Connections Church Rincon.

Approval of the agenda:

 

Motion:    TB    TM    MU    BB    MT    BR
Second:    TB    TM    MU    BB    MT    BR
Vote by Council:    Yay____    Nay____    Abstained____

Approval of the minutes:

Hero of the Month:

Public Comments

Comments shall pertain to the agenda items only.   Should you wish to appear before Council forms can be found at Rincon City Hall.

Public Hearing:

 

Turn meeting over to Public Hearing Officer.

 

Open public hearing:

1.

Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), specifically Chapter 1 (General Provisions), Chapter 2 (Definitions), Chapter 3 (Development Regulations), Chapter 4 (Parking & Streets), Chapter 5 (Signs), Chapter 6 (Development Review), and Chapter 9 (Maintenance & Enforcement).   At their meeting on June 23, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to forward the proposed amendments to Council with a recommendation of approval.

2.

Public Hearing on an ordinance by the Mayor and City Council for the City of Rincon to amend and restate the Official Overlay Districts Map of Rincon, Georgia: to repeal the City of Rincon, Georgia's old Official Overlay Districts Map dated June 23, 2025; to provide an effective date; to repeal all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and for other purposes. 

3.

Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), specifically Chapter 3 (Development Regulations), Chapter 4 (Parking & Streets) and Chapter 8 (Subdivisions).  At their meeting on June 23, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to forward the proposed amendments to Council with a recommendation of approval with conditions related to buffers and more than one entrance into residential communities (see staff memo for additional details).

4.

Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), specifically incorporating Appendix A: Downtown/Main Street Architectural Development Standards.

Consent Agenda: 

1.

Second Reading on a request submitted by Ashlyn Bashlor with ReMax Savannah for a zoning map amendment for the property located at 225 South Columbia Avenue (Parcel ID: R2080042C00). The owner of the .28-acre parcel, D and D Brothers Realty LLC, is requesting to rezone the property from R-2 (Single-Family and Duplex Residential) to B-2 (General Commercial).

2.

Second Reading on a request submitted by Ashlyn Bashlor with ReMax Savannah for a zoning map amendment for the property located at 0 South Columbia Avenue (Parcel ID: R2080045). The owner of the .35-acre parcel, D and D Brothers Realty LLC, is requesting to rezone the property from R-2 (Single-Family and Duplex Residential) to B-2 (General Commercial).

3.

Approve contract with Justin Thigpen on behalf of T-T Rodeo Company LLC in the amount of $35,000 for the 2026 Rincon Roundup Pro Rodeo to be held October 9 - 10, 2026 at Freedom Park.

4.

Cartee Construction and Utilities request approval of Pay Request #1 in the amount of $240,790.49 for the 7th Street Utility Improvement Phase III. 

5.

Cartee Construction and Utilities request approval of Pay Request #2 in the amount of $60,661.44 for the 7th Street Utility Improvement Phase III. 

6.

VE Savannah request approval of Pay Request #1 in the amount of $759,573.00 for the Rincon Watermain Extension - Chimney Road and Old Augusta Road Project.

New Business:

1.

Levi Scott Jr request to appear to discuss the use of Freedom Park on August 15, 2026.

2.

Update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Interim Upgrades Project by Hussey Gay Bell WWTP.

3.

Authorize approval of a Master Services Contract with the Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. for the purposes of developing a water and sewer master plan for the City of Rincon.

4.

Request approval of Task Order #1 from Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. for the Initial Data Collection phase of the Water and Sewer Master Plan in the amount of $32,900.00

5.

Vote to approve the amended guidelines for the Liquor Store Lottery.

6.

First Reading of an ordinance amending the Code of the City of Rincon, Georgia at Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) related to Retail Package Liquor Stores.

7.

First Reading on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), specifically Chapter 1 (General Provisions), Chapter 2 (Definitions), Chapter 3 (Development Regulations), Chapter 4 (Parking & Streets), Chapter 5 (Signs), Chapter 6 (Development Review), and Chapter 9 (Maintenance & Enforcement).   At their meeting on June 23, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to forward the proposed amendments to Council with a recommendation of approval.

8.

First Reading on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), specifically Chapter 3 (Development Regulations), Chapter 4 (Parking & Streets) and Chapter 8 (Subdivisions).  At their meeting on June 23, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to forward the proposed amendments to Council with a recommendation of approval with conditions related to buffers and more than one entrance into residential communities (see staff memo for additional details).

9.

First Reading on an ordinance by the Mayor and City Council for the City of Rincon to amend and restate the Official Overlay Districts Map of Rincon, Georgia: to repeal the City of Rincon, Georgia's old Official Overlay Districts Map dated June 23, 2025; to provide an effective date; to repeal all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and for other purposes. 

10.

First Reading on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), specifically incorporating Appendix A: Downtown/Main Street Architectural Development Standards.

11.

Consideration to contract with The Effingham County Tax Commissioner for Ad Valorem Tax Billing and Collection.

12.

Consideration to amend the City of Rincon Personnel Policy sections 005 Payroll and Pay Days.

13.

Administrative Reports:

14.

Executive session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney client privilege, and real estate.

15.

Take any action that is needed on the items from executive session.

Adjourn:

 

Motion:    TB    TM    MU    BB    MT    BR
Second:    TB    TM    MU    BB    MT    BR
Vote by Council:    Yay____    Nay____    Abstained____