Remarks by Scott James Matheson
35 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 2
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“like to call to order the august 20th 2026 city council meeting meeting of mayor and council i'd like to call on pastor hubert miguel from new life ministries to lead us in prayer please remain standing for the pledge”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“I sure did. We're gonna start out with three public hearing items tonight. Item A, consideration of an ordinance to rezone a total of 19.82 acres from residential agriculture”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“Any other questions for Matt? Matt, thank you. Yes, sir. Again, this is a public hearing item. We'll dedicate 15 minutes for and against for each side. With that being said, is there anybody who would like to step forward in favor of this request? Seeing none, their 15 minutes are over. I'll now dedicate 15 minutes for anybody that would like to step forward in opposition to this request. Matt? You had a thought?”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“All right, a fresh 15 minutes for anybody in opposition to this request. Good evening.”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“James, thank you. That closes out that portion of the public hearing, items of council. One at a time, item 2A, consideration of an ordinance to rezone a total of 19.82 acres is before you. It's yours for action. You got a question for Matt? Absolutely, Matt, please.”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“Council? Any other questions for Matt? Andy?”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“All right any other questions for Matt? um council still has questions and knowing that the applicants here um council without objection i'm going to reopen the public comment portion and give five minutes for each side for and against um it'll offer a semi rebuttal if they if they hear something in that other five so with that being said um if there's somebody wants to speak in favor or answer questions on this property at the applicant now that we're aware that he's here if you don't mind coming forward i believe councilman gibbs will lead and then maybe some others have a question or two…”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“Council, any questions for the applicant?”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“Council, any other questions? No. All right. Appreciate your time. Thank you.”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“I don't imagine there's anybody else that wants to come forward and speak in favor of this request. Kelly. So we'll close out that portion. We'll open up five minutes for anybody else in opposition, especially on what they heard. Kelly Saxon.”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“Still time, anybody else in opposition to this request?”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“George, thank you. Is there anybody else that would like to come forward and speak in opposition to this request?”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“Thank you. Anybody else in the, no, I'll close it out. 17 seconds, there will not be time. thank you Susan all right that wraps up the public hearing portion for a second time council I'll turn it over to you for action sorry I'll turn over the consideration of an ordinance to rezone first to a for you for action mayor”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“All right, I have a motion and a second. Any comments? I'll direct that to staff.”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“Mr. Mayor. Hold on. Now we'll move on to item B, consideration of an ordinance to annex the same 21.97 acres. Council, it's yours for action.”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“All in favor, show of hands. Opposition, same sign. Motion carries. now move on to item c 2026 millage rate public hearing darquita williams this is second reading we have the first at 11 o'clock this morning the actual vote will be the following thursday at 6 p.m for any citizens that want to attend darquita is our finance director darquita good evening thank you good afternoon mayor and council”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“Wanna hang around? Soak up some more compliments? Darquita, thank you very much.”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“There is no action to be taken on this. It's our second reading. Again, the third reading and the actual vote will be Thursday night at 6 o'clock in a special called meeting as well.”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“All right, move on to item three, ordinances and resolutions. Item A, consideration of a resolution to submit an application for Georgia Transportation's Infrastructure Bank, Ben O'Dowd, our city engineer, to present.”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“Hey Ben, sit down. It did fall within the public hearing. It's not a for and against, it's any citizens that wish to comment. on our second reading for setting our millage rate may come forward. I'm sorry, I almost excluded you.”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“Is there anybody else that wishes to come forward at this time? i'll close out the public comment period and again move on ben if you'd like to come forward we're on item 3a consideration of a resolution to submit an application for georgia's transportation infrastructure bank event good evening mayor and council thank you”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026
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“Council, any questions for Ben? All right, Ben, hang tight. Council, this one's yours for action.”
City Council · Aug 20, 2026