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City Council Workshop Tentative Agenda City of Winterville City Hall - 125 N Church Street -Winterville, GA 30683 Tuesday May 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting A. Call to order – Mayor Ferrelle B. Pledge C. Approval of Minutes – April 14, 2026 D. Unfinished Business E. New Business 1. Auditorium Fencing, Art Installation & benches (Vote) (SPLOST 2020) 2. Movie Screen/Projector (Vote) 3. Traffic Speed Detection Sign Replacement (Vote) (TSPLOST) 4. WPD Tyler System $4K annually (Vote) (SPLOST 2020) 5. Cultural Center Signs (Discuss/Vote) F. Committee Reports: 1. Public Finance – Councilpersons Mosley & Johnson 2. Public Safety – Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin & Spratlin 3. Public Works – Councilpersons Johnson & Mosley 4. Communications – Councilpersons Pierce-Tomlin & Spratlin G. Cultural Center – Tina Mills 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

Minutes April 14, 2026 The Mayor and City Council held their regular City Council meeting on April 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Winterville City Hall, 125 N Church Street, Winterville, Georgia. Attendees: Mayor Dodd Ferrelle; Mayor Pro-Tem, Bruce Johnson; Council Members Jonathan Mosley, Heidi Spratlin, City Attorney David Ellison and City Clerk Wendy Bond. Timothy Pierce-Tomlin was unable to attend in person but listened via the telephone. Mayor Ferrelle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of Minutes: Councilperson Mosley moved to approve the minutes of March 10, 2026. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Spratlin and approved unanimously. Old Business – None. New Business The First Item of New Business: Blacksmith Shop: Sealed Bid Award. Councilperson Spratlin moved to authorize Mayor Ferrelle to sign and enter into a lease agreement with the Marigold Collective for the initial term of 4/15/2026 – 3/31/2031 and then one five-year extension option. The Collective agrees to make a donation to the city for each preceding year calculated by 3/31 and payable by 4/1. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Mosley and approved unanimously. The Second Item of New Business: SPLOST Funding: Councilperson Johnson moved to declare the 52.2005 (WCCC Elevator/2nd floor project) complete and move $125,000 of the designated funds to 52.2003 (WCCC & Auditorium) move the remaining $19,349.22 from 52.2005 to 52.2002 (City Hall Improvements) to pay off the Bank. Declare 52.1004 (Marigold Train Project) complete and move the remaining designated funds to 52.1002 (Pittard Park) for a Civitan grant matching funds. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Mosley and unanimously approved. The Third Item of New Business: Cultural Center Campus Final Phase: Landscaping, sidewalks, benches, art and signage $150K SPLOST/TSPLOST. Councilperson Johnson moved to approve up to $112,460 TSPLOST funds for landscaping, parking and sidewalks and table the $45,000 tree sculpture project for further discussion and a possible presentation. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin. Councilpersons Johnson, Spratlin and Pierce-Tomlin voted in favor, Councilperson Mosley abstained. The motion carried. The Fourth Item of New Business: Public Works Lawn Mower. Councilperson Johnson moved to use TSPLOTS funds, if legal, for the purchase of a mower for Public Works. If not, SPLOST 2020 funds will be utilized. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Mosley and unanimously approved. The Fifth Item of New Business: Holiday Decoration Funding. Councilperson Mosley moved to table this item for further discussion. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Spratlin and unanimously tabled. Public Finance – (Councilpersons Mosley & Johnson): Councilperson Mosley gave a brief update. Clerk Bond has prepared financial statements through March 31, 2026. Documents are available for public review upon request. Public Safety (Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin & Spratlin): Councilperson Spratlin gave a verbal report. Fire Department – No report. Police Department – No report. Public Works – (Councilperson Johnson and Mosley) Councilperson Johnson gave a verbal report. Communications – (Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin & Spratlin) Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin gave a verbal report. Cultural Center – Sam Marx & Tina Mills gave a verbal report. Museum Report – Jonathan Scott gave a verbal report. Marigold Market & Food Hub –The Firefly Farm Stop held their grand opening April 11, 2026 at 11:00 am. It was well attended. Library Report – Sam Watson gave a verbal summary of her submitted report. Clerk’s Report – Clerk Bond stated that Southeastern Color provided pizza for everyone tonight to show their appreciation to the city for using them as printer for the quarterly newsletter. City Attorney’s Report – No report. Mayor’s Report – Mayor Ferrelle gave a brief verbal report. Public Comments – Adjournment: Councilperson Johnson moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin and adjourned at 6:31p.m. Wendy L. Bond, Municipal Clerk

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Winterville Planning and Zoning Commission Winterville City Hall Regular Meeting Minutes Monday April 6, 2026 - 5:00 P.M. Members Present: Kim Burch (Chair) Patrick Valentine (Co-Chair) Andy Dawson (Via telephone) Collin Field (Not in attendance) Harry Spratlin Regular Meeting: Chairperson Burch called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Minutes: Member Valentine moved to approve the Minutes of February 2, 2026. The motion was seconded by Member Spratlin and approved. Old Business: New Business: 1. Thomas McNutt, 240 N Church Street, Detached Garage. Member Spratlin moved to approve the application as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Valentine and unanimously approved. 2. Patrick & Keri Valentine, 288 S Church Street, Accessory Structure. Member Dawson moved to approve the application as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Spratlin and approved. Member Valentine abstained. 3. Firefly Farmstop Sign Application, Sarah Hovater, 100 Marigold Lane. Member Valentine moved to approve as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Spratlin and unanimously approved. 4. One Bark, LLC, Jesse Milton, 260 Seasons Pass, Occupation Tax Certificate. Member Spratlin moved to approve as presented. Member Valentine seconded the motion and was unanimously approved. 5. Perry’s Smart Vending, 130 Susan Circle, Occupation Tax Certificate. Member Valentine moved to approve as presented. Member Spratlin seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Wendy L. Bond, Secretary

Winterville Planning and Zoning Commission Winterville City Hall Regular Meeting Minutes Monday May 4, 2026 - 5:00 P.M. Members Present: Kim Burch (Chair) (Not in attendance) Patrick Valentine (Co-Chair) Andy Dawson Collin Field Harry Spratlin Regular Meeting: Co-Chairperson Valentine called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Minutes: Member Dawson moved to approve the Minutes of April 6, 2026. The motion was seconded by Member Spratlin and approved. Old Business: New Business: 1. Jesse & Alisa Milton, 260 Seasons Pass, Accessory Building. Member Field moved to approve the application as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Spratlin and unanimously approved. 2. David Matthews-Morgan, 210 Suddeth Street, Enclosed porch. Member Dawson moved to approve the application as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Spratlin and approved. 3. Passionate Lemonade, Chiquita Lawrence, 370 Athens Road, Occupation Tax Certificate. Member Field moved to approve as presented. Member Spratlin seconded the motion and was unanimously approved. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Wendy L. Bond, Secretary

Historic Preservation Commission Final Agenda April 21, 2026 – 6:00pm Winterville City Hall Call to Order Approval of Minutes from the March 2026 meeting Old Business [None] New Business Application for Certificate of Appropriateness [VOTE]                          i.   371 North Church Street 1.     Winterville Cultural Center landscaping HPC Compensation Possible future development site north of Smithonia Road/east of Moore’s Grove Road Marigold Festival Parade Participation Citizen Comments   Adjourn   Next Public Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission: 6:00 pm on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at City Hall in Winterville, GA.

City Council Workshop Tentative Agenda City of Winterville City Hall - 125 N Church Street -Winterville, GA 30683 Tuesday April 14, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting A. Call to order – Mayor Ferrelle B. Pledge C. Approval of Minutes – March 10, 2026 D. Unfinished Business E. New Business Blacksmith Shop: Sealed Bid Award (Vote) SPLOST Funding: Declare the 52.2005 WCCC Elevator/2nd floor project complete and move $125K of the designated funds to 52.2003 WCCC & Auditorium. Move the remaining $19,349.22 from 52.2005 to 52.2002 City Hall Improvements to pay off the Bank. Declare 52.1004 Marigold Train Project complete and move the remaining designated funds to 52.1002 Pittard Park for Civitan Matching funds. Cultural Center Campus Final Phase: Landscaping, sidewalks, benches, art and signage $150K SPLOST/TSPLOST (Vote) Lawn Mower for Public Works $11,273.39 (Vote) Holiday Decoration Funding (Discuss for possible vote) Committee Reports: 1. Public Finance – Councilpersons Mosley & Johnson 2. Public Safety – Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin & Spratlin 3. Public Works – Councilpersons Johnson & Mosley 4. Communications – Councilpersons Pierce-Tomlin & Spratlin Cultural Center – Tina Mills Museum Report – Jonathan Scott Marigold Market & Food Hub – Sarah Hovater Library Report – Sam Watson Clerk’s Report – Wendy Bond City Attorney’s Report – David Ellison Mayor’s Report – Dodd Ferrelle Public Comments Announcements Adjournment

Minutes                                                                                                               March 10, 2026   The Mayor and City Council held their regular City Council meeting on March 10, 2026 at 6:00p.m. at Winterville City Hall, 125 N Church Street, Winterville, Georgia. Attendees: Mayor Dodd Ferrelle; Mayor Pro-Tem, Bruce Johnson; Council Members Jonathan Mosley; Timothy Pierce-Tomlin; and City Clerk Wendy Bond. Heidi Spratlin and City Attorney David Ellison were unable to attend. Mayor Ferrelle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of Minutes: Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin moved to approve the minutes of February 10, 2026. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Mosley and approved unanimously. Old Business – None. New Business The First Item of New Business: Athens Living Presentation. Andrew Trawick — Publisher of Athens Living Magazine, came before Council to give an overview of the Athens Living Magazine. The Second Item of New Business: Pittard Park Playground PER Bids. Councilperson Pierce Tomlin moved to approve SPG Planners & Engineers as the approved firm for the Pittard Park Expansion Project, under the LWCF (Land, Water, Conservation Fund) Grant. At a PER cost estimate of $5,000.00 SPLOST 2020 funds (Quality of Life/Family Friendly Upgrades & Improvement bucket). The motion was seconded by Councilperson Johnson and unanimously approved. {LWCF Grants require a 50% match.} The Third Item of New Business: Pittard Park Civitan Grant Matching Funds. Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin moved to approve up to $23,000.00 SPLOST 2020 funds to match a Civitan grant, pending that it is awarded, as matching grant funds for the Pittard Park Expansion Project. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Johnson and unanimously approved. The Fourth Item of New Business: Marigold Farm Stop Sealed Bid/Mou. Councilperson Pierce Tomlin moved to approve the process to approve the criteria for a sealed bid process and MOU for the Blacksmith shop building. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Mosley and unanimously approved. The ad will be placed in the Athens Banner Herald as soon as possible. The Fifth Item of New Business: Alcohol License Fees. Councilperson Johnson moved to approve changes to the alcohol license fees to the following: Class D, retail distilled spirits by the drink $750.00 Class E, retail beer by the drink $750.00 Class F, retail wine by the drink $750 Sunday Sales Permit $0.00 The motion was seconded by Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin and unanimously approved. The Sixth Item of New Business: WVFD Safety Tools Package. Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin moved to approve up to $30,000 SPLOST 2020 funds for safety tools to be purchased for the fire department. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Johnson and unanimously approved. The Seventh Item of New Business: Public Works Work Order Form. Councilperson Pierce Tomlin moved to approve a Public Works Work Order form to provide all city departments and Council a way to communicate with Public Works The motion was seconded by Councilperson Mosley and unanimously approved. This will streamline the process and have a paper trail to keep up with city projects. Committee Reports: Public Finance – (Councilpersons Mosley & Johnson): Clerk Bond has prepared financial statements through February 28, 2026. Documents are available for public review upon request. Public Safety (Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin & Spratlin): Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin gave a verbal report. Fire Department – Chief Michael Gabriel submitted a call report. Police Department – Chief Young gave a verbal report. Public Works – (Councilperson Johnson and Mosley) Councilperson Johnson gave a verbal report. Communications – (Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin & Spratlin) Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin gave a verbal report. Cultural Center – Sam Marx & Tina Mills gave a verbal report. Museum Report – No report. Marigold Market & Food Hub –The Firefly Farm Stop grand opening will be April 11, 2026 at 11:00 am. Library Report – Sam Watson gave a verbal summary of her submitted report. Clerk’s Report – No report. City Attorney’s Report – No report. Mayor’s Report – Mayor Ferrelle gave a brief verbal report. Public Comments – Adjournment: Councilperson Johnson moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin and adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Wendy L. Bond, Municipal Clerk

City Council Workshop Tentative Agenda City of Winterville City Hall - 125 N Church Street -Winterville, GA 30683 Tuesday April 7, 2026 6:00 p.m. 1. Firefly Farm Stop Sealed Bid/MOU (Discuss) 2. Cultural Center Campus- Final Phase of renovation - Landscaping, fence, benches, art and signage ($150K) (Discuss) 3. Natural Area Walking Path/Flower Power Quote (Update) 4. Bank (Update) 5. CCSD/Wesley Whitehead Field (Update) 6. Lawn Mower for PW (Quote) 7. LRA Funding 2026 (Discuss) 8. Winterville Station Walkway to Natural Area (Update) 9. WPD Tyler System Quote $4K SPLOST (Discuss) 10. Funding for Holiday Decorations (Discuss/Tim) 11. L.O.S.T. Options for 2028 (Discuss funding a study January 2027) 12. Citizen Committee Updates (TSPLOST CAC, Friends of the FFT) 13. NEGRC Update (Retreat Summary, Comp Plan Implementation Meeting) 14. Citizen Requests for the Agenda: FFT Intersection at Depot, Memorial Benches, Bollard Painting 15. City Council Issues/Concerns for Agenda

City Council Public Hearing & Tentative Agenda City of Winterville City Hall - 125 N Church Street -Winterville, GA 30683 Tuesday March 10, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting   A.        Call to order – Mayor Ferrelle B.        Pledge C.        Approval of Minutes – February 10, 2026   D.        Unfinished Business E.         New Business   1.         Athens Living Presentation           2.         Pittard Park Playground PER Bids (Vote)           3.         Pittard Park Civitan Grant Matching Funds 23K, SPLOST 2020 (Vote)           4.         Firefly Farm Stop Sealed Bid/MOU (Vote)           5.         Alcohol License Fees (Vote) 6.         WVFD Safety Tools Package (Discuss/Vote)           7.         Official Public Works Work Order (Vote)           F.         Committee Reports:   1.   Public Finance – Councilpersons Mosley & Johnson 2.   Public Safety – Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin & Spratlin 3.   Public Works – Councilpersons Johnson & Mosley 4.   Communications – Councilpersons Pierce-Tomlin & Spratlin   G.        Cultural Center – Tina Mills           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

Minutes                                                                                                               February 10, 2026   The Mayor and City Council held their regular City Council meeting on February 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Winterville City Hall, 125 N Church Street, Winterville, Georgia. Attendees: Mayor Dodd Ferrelle; Mayor Pro-Tem, Bruce Johnson; Council Members Jonathan Mosley, Heidi Spratlin; Timothy Pierce-Tomlin; City Attorney David Ellison; and City Clerk Wendy Bond. Mayor Ferrelle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of Minutes: Councilperson Johnson moved to approve the minutes of January 13, 2026. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin and approved unanimously. Old Business – None. New Business The First Item of New Business: TSPLOST 2026/28 . Councilperson Spratlin moved to adopt a TSPLOST 2026/2028 Resolution of the Mayor and Council for, among other things, the approval of an Intergovernmental agreement; and for all other matters. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin and unanimously approved. The Second Item of New Business: Open Container Ordinance . Councilperson Johnson moved to adopt Ordinance #2026 -0001 to allow open containers within designated areas of the City Square, the Firefly Farmstop and the Cultural Center Campus. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Spratlin and unanimously approved. The Third Item of New Business: Alcohol License Fees . Councilperson Mosley moved to table this item for further discussion. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Johnson and unanimously tabled. The Fourth Item of New Business: Marigold Collective Equipment MOU . Councilperson Pierce Tomlin move to authorize the process to create the criteria for a sealed bid process for the Blacksmith shop building. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Spratlin and unanimously approved. The Fifth Item of New Business: Marigold Collective Equipment Purchase . Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin moved to approve the purchase of equipment for the Firefly Farmstop using SPLOST 2020 funds. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Spratlin and unanimously approved. The Sixth Item of New Business: Cultural Center Landscaping, art and benches . Councilperson Mosley moved to table this item for further discussion. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Johnson and unanimously tabled. The Seventh Item of New Business: Pole Mounted Christmas Lights . Councilperson Spratlin moved to approve the purchase of four (4) more pole mounted Christmas lights using $2,426.27 SPLOST 2020 funds. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Mosley and unanimously approved. The Eighth Item of New Business: Storm Supplies . Councilperson Johnson moved to approve $1,250.00 SPLOST 2020 funds for the purchase of fifteen (15) cots, emergency supplies, and a first-aid kit for the Cultural Center’s use as a storm shelter. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin and unanimously approved. The Ninth Item of New Business: Dedications . Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin moved to approve the following dedications: • The City Square, encompassing the area including City Hall, the Blacksmith Building, the Police Department, and the Front Porch Bookstore; • Renaming Wesley Whitehead Square to Wesley Whitehead Plaza; • Renaming Inez Edwards Plaza to Inez Edwards Lane; • Dedicating the large pavilion to Emily Coile Harris. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Spratlin and unanimously approved. Committee Reports: Public Finance – (Councilpersons Mosley & Johnson): Clerk Bond has prepared financial statements through January 31, 2026 and the 2025 financials are under review pending final year end entries. Documents are available for public review upon request. Public Safety (Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin & Spratlin): Councilperson Spratlin gave a verbal report. Fire Department – Chief Michael Gabriel submitted a call report. Police Department – Chief Young gave a verbal report. Public Works – (Councilperson Johnson and Mosley) Councilperson Johnson gave a verbal report. Public Works is working on a bike repair station on the firefly trail. Communications – (Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin & Spratlin) Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin gave a verbal report. The search continues for replacement for the editor of the Winterville Gazette. Cultural Center – Museum Report – Jonathan Scott gave a verbal report. Marigold Market & Food Hub – Sarah Hovater gave a verbal report. The Firefly Farmstop grand opening will be April 11, 2026 at 11:00 am. Library Report – Sam Watson gave a verbal summary of her submitted report. Clerk’s Report – No report. City Attorney’s Report – No report. Mayor’s Report – Mayor Ferrelle gave a brief verbal report. Public Comments – Councilperson Mosley moved to go into Executive Session at 6:41 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Johnson. All votes were in favor. Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin moved to close Executive Session at 7:11 p.m. and return to regular session. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Johnson and closed unanimously. Adjournment: Councilperson Pierce-Tomlin moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Spratlin and approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m. Wendy L. Bond, Municipal Clerk

City Council Workshop Tentative Agenda City of Winterville City Hall - 125 N Church Street -Winterville, GA 30683 Tuesday March 3, 2026 6:00 p.m. 1. Pittard Park Playground Bids (Discuss) 2. Marigold Collective Sealed Bid/MOU (Tabled/Discuss) 3. Natural Area Walking Path/Flower Power (Discuss) 4. CCSD/Wesley Whitehead Field (Update) 5. Alcohol License Fees (Discuss $750,750, 750, 0) 6. Cultural Center Campus Landscaping, benches, art and Signage (Discuss) 7. WVFD requests for Public Safety Building/Tools (Discuss) 8. Smithonia Curve (Update) 9. Quote for Robert Hardeman Sidewalk (Update) 10. Employee/Job Descriptions/Performance Reviews (City Wide) 11. L.O.S.T. Options for 2027 (Discuss funding a study) 12. Citizen Committee Updates (TSPLOST CAC, Friends of the FFT) 13. NEGRC Update (Retreat Summary) 14. Citizen Requests for the Agenda: FFT Intersection at Depot, Memorial Benches. Streetlight on Church St. 15. City Council Issues/Concerns for Agenda