Call to order:

Roll call:

Invocation and Pledge to the Flag:

 

Invocation given by Pastor Laquine Pickney, with Church of the Harvest.  

Approval of the agenda:

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:

Consent Agenda: 

1.

Approval of the April 8, 2024 minutes.

2.

Second reading of an ordinance to amend the City of Rincon Retirement Plan.

3.

Vote on the Second Reading to approve a variance filed by Seth Cannon with Evans General Contractors to construct a monument sign 100 square feet over the maximum square feet allowed per the City's ordinance. Located at 1000 Sewon Ev Road; the property is owned by Effingham County Industrial Development Authority and zoned PUD (Planned Unit Developments).  Parcel #R2840002

4.

Vote on the second reading of an ordinance amending the code of the City of Rincon, Georgia at Chapter 90 (Zoning and Growth Management), Article V (Tree Regulation), Sections (90-141) through (90-163) regarding Landscaping; to provide for notice; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and for other purposes.

5.

Request approval to purchase 40 Grinder pump from J.H. Wright & Associates in the amount of $37,389.00.  LI #506.4325.542107

6.

Pinholster Contruction request approval of Pay Request #3 in the amount of $30,664.00 for the Fort Howard Road Sidewalk Extension.  LI #320.4100.541218

7.

Request approval to contract with Falcon Fireworks for the Freedom Rings in Rincon Celebration.  LI #100.6100.531521

8.

Approval of a Resolution to update the signature cards for the City of Rincon Ameris Bank accounts.

9.

Request approval to cancel the May 13, 2024 meeting and reschedule the May 27, 2024 meeting to May 28th at 6:30 pm.  

10.

Motion to approve amended start time for regular meetings of the Rincon City Council to be moved from 7 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. effective May 28th, 2024.

New Business:

1.

Presentation by Matthews Caines on the adopted FY22 Audit for the City of Rincon

2.

Vote on First Reading on a petition filed by Jimmy Bowen on behalf of the Rincon Church of God requesting a Rezoning for a parcel, located at 3430 Hwy 21 S., to amend the zoning from LN (Light Industrial) (2.714 acres) and R4 (Residential) (8.107 acres) to GC (General Commercial).  The parcel is owned by Rincon Church of God.  Parcel #R2700005

3.

Vote on the First Reading to approve a variance filed by filed by Stan and Louise Riner to encroach into the side and front setbacks for a new house located at 123 Sweetwater Drive.  The property is owned by the Riner's and is zoned R4 (Single-Family Residential).  Parcel #R2600037

4.

Melissa Calhoun request to appear before Council.  

5.

Authorization to renew Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency (GIRMA) Property and Liability Insurance Program for 2024-2025 in the amount of $246,114.00.

6.

Resolution for the Activation of the Economic Development Authority of Rincon, Georgia.

7.

Adoption of revision to City Personnel Policy Section 135 relating to Appeals and Grievance.

8.

Approve agreements with Mr. Matthew Breedon and Mr. Ian Heap to serve as Solicitors for the City of Rincon Municipal Court.

9.

Administrative Reports:

10.

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

11.

Follow the statutes of executive session, to put on file an executive session affidavit and resolution.

12.

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

Adjourn: