Remarks by Van R. Johnson, II
238 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 8 of 10
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“So you're still working on it? You're in communication?”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“All right, we're going to go ahead. Okay.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Thank you all the woman while the Brian.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Motion to close the hearing, please. there a second second probably move the second all the fame to keep by saying aye opposed motion passes let's move on to purchasing items items 22 to 29 that I'm pulling item number 22. yes”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“And probably move to the second that we approve item number 2320 for 25 to 7 to 8 to 9 all of them indicate by saying aye aye opposed motion passes, let me read them into the record. 23 is authorized city management security contract for one mobile security trailer from compass in the amount of $117,607. I number 20. FOUR IS AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER EXECUTE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NUMBER TWO FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SPRINGFIELD TERRACE SCHOOL REHABILITATION PROJECT WITH ETHOS PRESERVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 I AM NUMBER 25 AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER EXECUTING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION…”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“ALL RIGHT. ITEM NUMBER 27, AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER EXCUSE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NUMBER 1 FOR WATER, SEWER, STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR WITH SOUTHERN CHAMPION CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5 MILLION. ITEM NUMBER 28, AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF RAINBARROWS FOR THE RAINBARROW VOUCHER PROGRAM WITH RAINWATER SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $104,280. MR. MANAGER, I NEED A RAINBARROW BECAUSE I CAN'T, EVERY TIME I GET THEM, THEY'RE ALL GONE. I know the 29 authorized to match execute purchase of the invitation of complete overhaul of 2…”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“I've been probably move to second it that we have by number 26 on that they indicate by saying aye aye opposed motion passes of this the fellow that please tell me why can't get a rainbow or why the why we can't keep them in stock why everybody with what's the deal with the all the rain barrels with the deal rain barrels and why is it important for civilians.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“That's why you haven't got it. I did. I just did it the right way, and they said, sorry, tough luck.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“rain barrels in place ahead of uh later this year all right well thank you sir we appreciate that appreciate the work that y'all are continuing to do on our behalf thank you thank you all right let's go to resolutions i am number 40. yes please i have we've already approved it but just one question about number 27. yes um I'm a 27 is a contract modification number one for what is to restore water infrastructure repair.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Moving to resolutions, item number 40, resolution authorizing the transfer of a vacant lot located at 715 East 38th Street to the Chatham County City of Savannah Land Bank Authority to facilitate the development of affordable housing in Alameda District 2, Alderman Leggett.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Probably move the second all up in the keep us in a post motion passes and the 41 resolution authorized to transfer they can last located 1836 college Street in 1830 college Street to the shadow County city of Savannah land make authority to facilitate the development of affordable housing in automatic district one although the linear.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Been probably moved and seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion passes. Item number 42, resolution adopting the transmittal of the draft Chatham County Savannah 2040-2045 comprehensive plan update.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“LET ME WEIGH IN BECAUSE, LET ME WEIGH IN ON THAT BECAUSE I KNOW THE CITY OF SAVANNAHELP PUSHES OUT ALL OF THE ALDIMENT TO RECEIVE THE INFORMATION AS WELL. WE ARE ALSO MESSENGERS TO MAKE SURE THAT INFORMATION GETS OUT. YOU KNOW, WE'RE RESPONSIBLE TO MAKE SURE THE INFORMATION GETS OUT. WE'RE NOT NECESSARILY RESPONSIBLE TO PEOPLE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE INFORMATION.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“RIGHT. Our neighborhoods received them. I mean, all of them received them. I think, you know, there is leading a horse to water and nothing is making him drink. So, I mean... Well, I mean, you can't make somebody go drink, you know... Well, again, we made sure, to your point, I mean, again, that's why this year we took this on more in terms of making sure that we also advertised it. We also pushed information out to make sure that the individuals who need to get the information would get it, if not through our city apparatus, through the nine of us who serve. And so, you know, those who took…”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“All right, is there a motion for us to get this done?”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Probably moved and seconded. Yes, ma'am.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Opposed? Motion passes. Item number 47 is settlement number one.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Been probably moved and seconded that we authorize the city attorney's office to settle the claim of Christian Aid. Joe sellers and James McKinsey for a total $170,000 all of a ticket by saying I pose motion passes that ends our printed agenda, ladies and gentlemen. It's on you. I know in a minute, I'm just going to start walking. So that is up to you all. Alderman Lanier.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Looking forward to it. Alderman Leggett. I have a good week. Thank you.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“No. Do you have a groundbreaking coming up?”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“And bring the Bengay because you're going to need it. We're going to bring the Bengay. We wanted to make sure everyone knows we will have the Georgia Municipal Association in town this week. We will have elected officials from Georgia's over 536 cities visiting us starting this evening. And so you will see mayors, city council members, city managers, city attorneys, city clerks, all visiting and enjoying our cities. Make sure you're nice and kind to them. Hospitality is what we do. And then also Marty Johnson celebrated a birthday yesterday. So happy birthday to the lady who does not age. And…”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“I'm just wondering. I just need to know whether I need to go get iced tea or hot chocolate.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026