City Council - Regular Meeting

Monday, October 19, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body: City Council
Meeting Type: City Council
Location: Commerce, GA
Meeting Date: October 19, 2026

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Monday, October 19, 2026

16 items on the agenda.

CALL TO ORDER•Item 1

CALL TO ORDER

OPENING PRAYER -- Councilman Andre Rollins•Item 2

OPENING PRAYER -- Councilman Andre Rollins

PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG•Item 3

PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG

UNFINISHED BUSINESS•Item 1

Consider approval of resolution to acquire easements necessary for the Grove Creek WPCP Project - 30732 Hwy 441, Commerce, GA (Tax/Map Parcel # B54 D017)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS•Item 2

Consider approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Commerce City Schools for the Provision of School Resource Officers (SROs) retroactive to July 1, 2026 for proper accounting and audit purposes.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS•Item 3

PV26-0001: Variance: Angel Galindo, applicant, requests an allowance of setback from the rear building line to allow an accessory structure to set 2.5 feet forward of the rear building line; on approximately +/-4.007 acres located at 86 Forest Hill Court, further identified as Map/Parcel C18A 007.

Applicant requested to withdraw the application via signed letter on 10/01.

NEW BUSINESS•Item 1

Consider approval to grant an easement to Jackson EMC at 613 Beck Road (Beck Road Pump Station) for an overhead-to-underground electrical service conversion and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

ACTION ITEMS•Item 1

Consider approval of closing a portion of Minish Drive for regional band competition at Commerce High School on November 7 from 11am - 9pm.

ACTION ITEMS•Item 2

Consider approval of closing portions of State St., Cherry St., Broad St., Central Ave., and State Street Parking Lot for Art-Tiques Festival from 8am on October 23 through 8pm on October 25.

ACTION ITEMS•Item 3

Consider approval of a floating holiday for city staff.

ACTION ITEMS•Item 4

Consider approval of amendments to the Employee Handbook.

ACTION ITEMS•Item 5

Consider approval retail sales of sell of beer, wine and distilled spirits by the drink at 1662 South Broad Street by El Parian Downtown Commerce Mexican Restaurant