04 21 26 Council Meeting

The City of Statesboro, GA City Council meeting held on April 21, 2026, included several procurement and contract-related discussions. The council approved an extension of the solid waste hauling agreement with South Wales for one year, addressing current fuel price concerns. They also approved a contract with Southern Incorporated for $153,000 to replace the gas main service in the Bale Air subdivision, funded by the natural gas capital improvement budget. Additionally, the council approved a task order contract with Michael Baker International for engineering design services related to bridge projects on the Blue Mile, funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation. The council also authorized the mayor to execute a local maintenance and improvement grant application for safety improvements, including bike lane striping. A water service agreement with North Point Grove LLC was approved to serve a 9.05-acre property outside city limits, with assurances that development would meet city road standards. The council denied a zoning map amendment request to convert a historic single-family home into multifamily units, citing neighborhood opposition and zoning consistency. Other discussions included audit results, public comments on sewer repairs, and community safety initiatives. No new tax allocation district bonds were finalized but were scheduled for future approval.