Remarks by Kelly Girtz
286 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 9 of 12
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“Number 30, last item on the agenda tonight is very different subject, water line upgrades. This is approval of construction plans to upgrade those water lines. Consent. Consent. Everybody feel comfortable with 30 on consent? I like clean water.”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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“All right. 30 is on consent. They like clean water as well. All right. Oh, you're done. You're adjourned. Please. They're second. Yes. All right. Motion from Commissioner Fisher, second from Commissioner Link. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. All right. Thanks, everyone.”
Commission · Jul 21, 2026
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“Good to have you here tonight. It is Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026. And we have two sessions this evening. And I will describe public input on both of those. We have a special called session for our state required taxpayer Bill of Rights hearing number two. And then we have our regular voting meeting as well. Public input. on the Taxpayer Bill of Rights hearing, on the Consent Agenda, on old and new business, on our zoning items, and then at the conclusion of the evening, all effectively follow the same format. There will be an opportunity each time public input is called for, for a three-minute…”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“All right. Thank you, ma'am. Clerk. All right. I'll read our civility pledge provided to us by the Georgia Municipal Association, which indicates that the way we govern ourselves is often as important as the positions we take, that our collective decisions will be better when differing views have had the opportunity to be fully vetted and considered. that all people have the right to be treated with respect, courtesy, and openness, that we value all input, and we commit to conduct ourselves at all times with civility and courtesy to each other. So with that said, the proposed budget for FY27…”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“All right, everybody. Thank you for speaking to the budget this evening. We have our third budget hearing that'll just be two days from tonight, June 4th, right here at 6 p.m. in City Hall, when the plan is for the commission to finalize any modifications to the budget. And then a week from tonight, the 9th at 6 p.m., will be the date for approval of that budget. So I'd entertain a motion to adjourn at this point.”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“All right, got a motion from Commissioner Thornton, second from Commissioner Wright. All in favor, please say aye.”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“All right, thank you all. All right, so we're gonna move on to our regularly scheduled voting session and we'll have the roll call from the clerk.”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“All right, thank you, Madam Clerk. First order of business is to approve the minutes of meetings of Tuesday, May 5th, Wednesday, May 20th, and non-voting meetings of Tuesday, May 12th, Thursday, May 14th, Wednesday, May 20th, and Thursday, May 21st. Do I hear such a motion?”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“All right, I've got a motion for approval of those minutes from Commissioner Wright and a second from Commissioner Link. All in favor, please say aye.”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“Any opposed? Hearing none, motion carries. Madam Clerk, are there any written communications this evening?”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“Thank you much. All right. First opportunity for public input is on the consent agenda. The consent agenda was previously agreed upon for a single vote, and those are Items 1 through 16. If anybody would like to speak now to Items 1 through 16, now is that time. Give you a moment to look at your agenda in front of you. 1 through 16. Seeing none, I'm going to ask Attorney Drake to read the ordinances.”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“Thank you, Attorney Drake. Do I hear a motion for approval of the consent agenda?”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“Commissioner Fisher, this is in your district. Would you like to place a motion on the floor?”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“Do I hear a second? Second. All right, got a second from Commissioner Link. Anything further on this? Anything further, Commissioner Link?”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“I'm sorry. With the four variances as recommended. Anything else from the body? All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, motion carries. All right. Is there anyone here from the public to speak to 735 South Millage?”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“Commissioner Hamby, would you like to make a motion? Sure, I'll make a motion to approve. Is there a second? Second. All right. Got a motion from Commissioner Hamby and a second from Commissioner Culpepper. Commissioner Hamby, any remarks? Commissioner Culpepper? No. Anything else from members of the body? Hearing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, motion carries. We are moving on to a public hearing on the resolution to amend the Urban Redevelopment Plan and establish the Urban Redevelopment Agency. This, as previously discussed, is for the purpose of moving…”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“Thank you, Judge Haslander. Is there anyone else here to speak to the urban redevelopment plan? Good evening.”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“Thank you, Judge Lott. All right, we'll come for commission deliberation. All right, we have an agenda item in front of you, and so I'll entertain a motion regarding the updated project concept site selection and funding mechanism. Do I hear such a motion?”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026
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“All right. I've got a motion from Commissioner Davenport and a second from Commissioner Link. Thank you both very much. This has been long in the works, and I appreciate your work on this. Commissioner Davenport also worked on site selection previously, so I appreciate your long tenure there. Commissioner Davenport, any remarks?”
Commission · Jun 2, 2026