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Winterville Planning and Zoning Commission Winterville City Hall Regular Meeting Minutes Monday June 2, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Members Present: Kim Burch (Chair) Andy Dawson (Co-Chair) Patrick Valentine Collin Field Harry Spratlin Regular Meeting: Chairperson Burch called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m. Minutes: Member Valentine moved to approve the Minutes of May 5, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Dawson and approved. Old Business: New Business: 1. Grovestone Countertops, Business License Application . Member Dawson moved to approve a Home Occupation Tax Certificate to Leah Jones, for a home office for Grovestone Countertops. The motion was seconded by Member Field and unanimously approved. 2. Ted & Susan Holladay, 115 Smithonia Road, Kitchen addition . Member Dawson moved to approve a zoning application for a four (4) foot addition to the existing home submitted by Christian Roofing for Ted Holladay. The motion was seconded by Member Spratlin and unanimously approved. 3. Winterville United Methodist Church 101 Parkview Drive . Member Field moved to approve a zoning application submitted by Karen B. Griffin to remodel an existing interior storage room into an ADA-compliant restroom. The motion was seconded by Member Valentine and unanimously approved. 4. Kim & Charles Burch, 110 Lakeview/Peachtree Street, 1 Acre sub-divide . Member Spratlin moved to table this item until the surveyor can resubmit a plat reflecting property lines and pins to satisfy all parties involved. Member Field seconded the motion and the item was tabled. Member Valentine recused himself from voting due to a conflict of interest concerning adjacent property lines. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Wendy L. Bond, Secretary

Minutes                                                                                                               June 10, 2025   The Mayor and City Council held their regular City Council meeting on Tuesday June 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Winterville City Hall, 125 N. Church Street, Winterville, Georgia. Attendees: Mayor Dodd Ferrelle, Bruce Johnson, Melissa Metzger, Jonathan Mosley, and Municipal Clerk Wendy Bond. City Attorney David Ellison was unable to attend. Mayor Ferrelle called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of Minutes: Councilperson Metzger moved to approve the minutes of May 13, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Mosley and approved. Old Business - None New Business The First item of New Business: UGA Student Presentation. Sam Toole a graduate student of UGA made a presentation of a Chatbot to help connect Winterville residents and visitors with events and services. No action was taken on this item. The Second Item of New Business: Millage Rate/Public Hearings. Councilperson Mosley moved to set the schedule of public hearings as follows: Tuesday July 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm; Tuesday July 8, 2025 at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Johnson and approved. The Third Item of New Business: Marigold Auditorium Steps. Councilperson Johnson moved to approve $1,960.00 SPLOST 2020 funds for resurfacing the steps of the auditorium. Work will include resurfacing the concrete, applying slip resistant striping and painting. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Mosley and approved unanimously. The Fourth Item of New Business: Marigold Festival/Public Works Building. Councilperson Metzger moved to approve $23,215.50 SPLOST 2020 Funds for the city’s portion of the Marigold Festival storage building. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Mosley and unanimously approved. The Fifth Item of New Business: Cultural Center Flooring Quote. Councilperson Johnson moved to table this item. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Metzger and tabled unanimously. The Sixth Item of New Business: Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Energy Grant, Matching Funds. Councilperson Johnson moved to approve $5,000.00 SPLOST 2020 funds as a match for an energy grant. Councilperson Metzger seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. The Seventh Item of New Business: Marigold Collective Vista. Councilperson Johnson moved to approve general funds to continue paying the Vista student/employee Lydia Myers $450.00 per week through July since funding had been cut by DOGE. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Metzger and unanimously approved. The Eighth Item of New Business: Blacksmith Shop Windows. Councilperson Johnson moved approve $1900.00 SPLOST 2020 funds (If grant funds are not available), for windows in the Blacksmith shop. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Mosley and unanimously approved. Committee Reports: Public Finance – (Councilpersons Mosley & Johnson): Councilperson Johnson stated Clerk Bond has prepared statements through May 31, 2025. These documents are available for public review upon request. Public Safety (Councilpersons Metzger & Mosley) Councilperson Metzger gave a verbal report. Fire Department – Chief Michael Gabriel submitted a call report and gave a verbal summary of the prior month. Police Department – Chief Young gave a verbal report and is planning a Community Appreciation Day event. Public Works – (Councilperson Johnson) – Bruce Johnson and Tom Doonan gave a verbal report. Communications – (Councilpersons Metzger) No report. Cultural Center – Diana Hartle submitted a report. Museum Report – Jonathan Scott gave a verbal report. Marigold Market & Food Hub – Sarah Hovater submitted a report. Library Report – Sam Watson gave a verbal report. Clerk’s Report – No report was presented. City Attorney’s Report – No report was presented. Mayor’s Report – None. Public Comments – Announcements – The Auditorium will host Happy Hour on June 19, 2025 as a fundraiser for the Winterville Volunteer Fire Department. Adjournment – Councilperson Mosley moved adjourn at 7:02 pm. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Metzger. Wendy L. Bond, Municipal Clerk

Tax Increase – Public Hearing City of Winterville City Hall - 125 N Church Street -Winterville, GA 30683 Tuesday July 1, 2025 Public Hearing #1 6:00 pm The Winterville City Mayor and Council have tentatively adopted a 2025 millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 1.83 percent. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at City Hall (Council Chamber), 125 North Church Street, Winterville, on July 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m . Times and places of additional public hearings on this tax increase are at City Hall (Council Chamber), 125 N Church St, Winterville, on July 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. and at City Hall (Council Chamber), 125 N Church St, Winterville, on July 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 2.900 mills , an increase of 0.052 mills . Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more than 2.848 mills . The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $375,000 is approximately $7.80 and the proposed tax increase for non-homestead property with a fair market value of $475,000 is approximately $9.88 . City Council Workshop Tentative Agenda 1. Public Hearing Millage Rate 2. Flock Camera Presentation 3. 2025 Budget Meetings (Discuss Timeline- July-September 1 hour with Finance Committee - Full day with Supervisors - 2 Hour meeting with Finance Committee - Final Draft Meeting- Post Draft in October- Vote in November/December) 4. Public Works Truck (SPLOST) $54K 5. Door at Firehall QUOTE (Discuss) 6. ACC IGA – Property Tax Collection 7. Marigold Market signs 8. Pittard Park Playground (Discuss for possible Vote next week) 9. Roundabout Proposal in 5 points WA Engineering (Discuss) 10. Grant Funding Updates 11. B and B License 12. L.O.S.T. Options for 2027 (Discuss funding a study January 2024) 13. Citizen Committee Updates (TSPLOST CAC, Friends of the FFT) 14. NEGRC Update (Retreat Summary, Housing Discussion, Blacksmith Shop) 15. Citizen Requests for the Agenda: 16. City Council Issues/Concerns for Agenda

The City of Winterville today announces its intention to increase the property taxes it will levy this year by 1.83 percent (1.83%). Each year, the board of tax assessors is required to review the assessed value for property tax purposes of taxable property in the city. When the trend of prices on properties that have recently sold in the city indicate there has been an increase in the fair market value of any specific property, the board of tax assessors is required by law to re-determine the value of such property and increase the assessment. This is called a reassessment. When the total digest of taxable property is prepared, Georgia Law requires that a rollback millage rate must be computed that will produce the same total revenue on the current year’s new digest that last year’s millage rate would have produced had no reassessments occurred. The budget tentatively adopted by the City of Winterville requires a millage rate higher than the rollback millage rate. Therefore, before the City of Winterville may finalize the tentative budget and set a final millage rate, Georgia Law requires that three public hearings be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on this increase. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the following locations at the indicated times: All public hearings will be held at Winterville City Hall, 125 N. Church Street Winterville, Georgia. Hearing #1 – Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm Hearing #2 – Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00 am Hearing #3 – Tuesday July 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm

City Council Tentative Agenda City of Winterville Tuesday, June 10, 2025 6:00 pm – Winterville City Hall Regular Meeting   A.        Call to order – Mayor Ferrelle B.        Pledge C.        Approval of Minutes – May 13, 2025   D.        Unfinished Business   E.         New Business              1.         Sam Toole UGA Student Presentation/Chatbot            2.         Millage Rate-Public Hearings Set July 1st at 6 p.m. and July 8th at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. (VOTE)            3.         Marigold Auditorium Steps- Refacing concrete, slip resistant striping and painting $1900 SPLOST 2020 (VOTE)            4.         Marigold Festival/Public Works Building (Discuss for possible VOTE)            5.         Cultural Center Flooring Quote (Discuss for possible VOTE)            6.         Marigold Collective Vista/Lydia Pay $450 per week through July 2025 (VOTE)       F.         Committee Reports:              1.         Public Finance – Councilperson Mosley & Johnson            2.         Public Safety – Councilperson Metzger & Mosley            3.         Public Works – Councilpersons Johnson            4.         Communications – Councilpersons Metzger   G.        Cultural Center – Diana Hartle H.        Museum Report – Jonathan Scott I.          Marigold Market & Food Hub – Sarah Hovater J.          Library Report – Sam Watson K.        Clerk’s Report – Wendy Bond L.         City Attorney’s Report – David Ellison M.        Mayor’s Report – Dodd Ferrelle N.        Public Comments O.        Announcements P.         Adjournment

City Council Tentative Agenda City of Winterville Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:00 pm – Winterville Historic Train Depot Regular Meeting A. Call to order – Mayor Ferrelle B.     Pledge C.     Approval of Minutes – April 8, 2025 D.     Unfinished Business E.     New Business 1.     Art Gallery Director Salary Increase $30K annually GF (VOTE) 2.     Structural Engineer at Community Center/Floor $1500 GF (VOTE) 3.     WCCC ACC Fire Sprinkler Code: Inspection and Plates $10,000 SPLOST (VOTE) 4.     Blacksmith Shop Chimney Change Order $22,906 SPLOST (VOTE) 5.     HPC Member: Sheryl Miskin (VOTE) F.     Committee Reports: 1.     Public Finance – Councilperson Mosley & Johnson 2.     Public Safety – Councilperson Metzger & Mosley 3.     Public Works – Councilpersons Johnson 4.     Communications – Councilpersons Metzger G.     Cultural Center – Diana Hartle H.     Museum Report – Jonathan Scott I.      Marigold Market & Food Hub – Sarah Hovater J.      Library Report – Sam Watson K.     Clerk’s Report – Wendy Bond L.     City Attorney’s Report – David Ellison M.    Mayor’s Report – Dodd Ferrelle N.     Public Comments O.     Announcements P.      Adjournment

City Council Workshop Tentative Agenda City of Winterville Tuesday, May 6, 2025 6:00 pm Winterville Historic Train Depot – 101 Marigold Lane 1. Art Gallery Director salary/raise (Vote next week) 2. Structural Engineer at Community Center $1500 (Vote next week) 3. WCCC ACC Fire Sprinkler Inspection (Discuss Quote from Swift Fire Protection) 4. Cultural Center < Multiple Projects to fund (Discuss) 5. Budget Discussions Begin in June 6. TSPLOST Stormwater Project on Main St. (Update) 7. DDA Meetings (Discuss) 8. Grant Funding Updates 9. L.O.S.T. Options for 2027 (Discuss funding a study January 2024) 10. Citizen Committee Updates (TSPLOST CAC, Friends of the FFT) 11. NEGRC Update (Retreat Summary, Housing Discussion, Blacksmith Shop) 11. Citizen Requests for the Agenda: Bike Rentals 12. City Council Issues/Concerns for Agenda

Winterville Planning and Zoning Commission Winterville Historic Train Depot 101 Marigold Lane Winterville, GA 30683 Regular Meeting Monday May 5, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Members Present : Kim Burch (Chair) (Was not in attendance) Andy Dawson (Co-Chair) Collin Field Patrick Valentine Harry Spratlin Regular Meeting : Co-Chairperson Dawson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Minutes: Member Spratlin moved to approve the Minutes of April 7, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Valentine and approved. Old Business : Brantley Colbert, 134 Henry Meyer Road , submitted plans to demolish the existing structures. Since this lot is located in the Historic District it was presented to HPC and approved. Member Valentine moved to approve the demo permit as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Spratlin and unanimously approved. New Business : 1. CBJA, LLC (Jamie Allgood) 290 Lakeview Drive . Member Field moved to approve a subdivision plat of Parcel # 291B 020, into: Tract 5, 2.49 Acres; Tract 6, 2.49 acres; and Tract 7, 5.00 acres (partially in Oglethorpe County). The motion was seconded by Member Spratlin and unanimously approved. 2. Taylor Oakley, 324 South Main Street, Accessory Structure Application . Member Field moved to approve an application for an accessory structure submitted by Taylor Oakley as presented. It has been approved by the HPC prior to this meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Spratlin and unanimously approved. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Wendy L. Bond, Secretary

Winterville Planning and Zoning Commission Winterville Historic Train Depot 101 Marigold Lane Winterville, GA 30683 Regular Meeting Monday April 7, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Members Present : Kim Burch (Chair) (Was not in attendance) Andy Dawson (Co-Chair) Collin Field (Was not in attendance) Patrick Valentine Harry Spratlin Regular Meeting : Co-Chairperson Dawson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Minutes: Member Spratlin moved to approve the Minutes of March 3, 2025. The motion was seconded by Member Valentine and approved. Old Business : None. New Business : 1. Brantley Colbert, 134 Henry Meyer Road , submitted plans to demolish the existing structures and build new home. Since this lot is located in the Historic District it must be presented to the HPC and recommended for approval to P&Z. There are other circumstances to consider as this lot is zoned R-1500h and the plans submitted are for an approximate 800 square foot home on a slab which may need to be addressed later. 2. Todd Pulliam, 500 Robert Hardeman Road, Business Occupation License Application . Member Spratlin moved to approve a Business Occupation License application for Pulliam Wood Products, Owner/Operator, Todd Pulliam as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Valentine and approved. 3. Meet Me on Board, 115 Parkview Drive, Business Occupation License Application . Member Valentine moved to approve a Business Occupation License application for Michael and Aimee Stewart for their catering business that will be operated out of the pavilion commercial kitchen as an extension of the Marigold Collective. The motion was seconded by Member Spratlin and approved. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Wendy L. Bond, Secretary

City Council Tentative Agenda City of Winterville Tuesday, April 8, 2025 6:00 pm – Winterville Historic Train Depot Regular Meeting A. Call to order – Mayor Ferrelle B. Pledge C. Approval of Minutes – March 11, 2025 D. Unfinished Business E. New Business 1. Term Limit Ordinance (VOTE) 2. Code Enforcement (VOTE to roll it under WPD) 3. Fountain Mosaics $6000 (VOTE using Grant Funds) 4. New Police Car $23K from Insurance $27K from SPLOST (VOTE) 5. Site work for new Butler Building $2K Slab $12,500 (VOTE with Marigold Festival Funding subtracted) 6. Auditorium Landscaping $13,500 (VOTE Grant Funds) 7. Cultural Center Dishwasher 33% of total (VOTE using General Fund) 8. Cultural Center Hallway Painting Quote $7800 (VOTE using Grant Funds) 9. Safety Curb at Pittard Park $3200 (VOTE using TSPLOST) 10. Qualifying: Candidates F. Committee Reports: 1. Public Finance – Councilperson Mosley & Johnson 2. Public Safety – Councilperson Metzger & Mosley 3. Public Works – Councilpersons Johnson 4. Communications – Councilpersons Metzger G. Cultural Center – Diana Hartle H. Museum Report – Jonathan Scott I. Marigold Market & Food Hub – Sarah Hovater J. Library Report – Sam Watson K. Clerk’s Report – Wendy Bond L. City Attorney’s Report – David Ellison M. Mayor’s Report – Dodd Ferrelle N. Public Comments O. Announcements P. Adjournment