Work Session

1 MINUTES WORK SESSION OF THE PERRY CITY COUNCIL Date: Location: May 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PERRY CITY HALL 808 CARROLL STREET, PERRY, GA 31069 Officials Present: Mayor Randall Walker Council Member Dr. Darryl Albritton Council Member Robert Jones Council Member Willie King Council Member James Moody Mayor Pro Tempore Dan Peterson Council Member Dr. Amy Fouse Staff: Brooke Newby - City Attorney Robert Smith - City Manager Annie Warren - City Clerk - Recording Clerk Holly Wharton - Economic Development Director Mitchell Worthington - Assistant City Manager Chief Alan Everidge - Police Department Chief Lee Parker- Fire and Emergency Services Department Tabitha Clark - Director of Communications Amber Howell - Communications Specialist - Live Stream Operator Alicia Hartley - Downtown Manager Curtis Coates - Director of Leisure Services Dewayne Shumate - Assistant Public Works Superintendent _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order: Mayor Randall Walker, Presiding Officer, called to order the work session of the Perry City Council held May 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. 2. Roll: The above were in attendance for a quorum.

2 3. Citizens with Input: James Aston, 143 Silverside Drive, thanked the City for its maintenance of the retention pond. Mr. Aston also asked Council to consider that, while prices continue to rise, incomes are not increasing at the same rate when discussing the budget. Terry Toussaint, 133 Kingston Village Drive, addressed Council regarding flooding in his yard and damage to his driveway that occurred when staff came out to make repairs. Mayor Walker asked Mr. Smith to have staff go out to assess the damage. 4. Items of Review/Discussion: 4.a Economic Development Department 1. Jernigan Street Small Area Plan - Ms. A. Hartley. Ms. Hartley reviewed the Jernigan Street Area Small Area Plan, which consists of seventeen parcels. Discussion included zoning and land use, focus areas, activity results, and implementation recommendations. Council also discussed stormwater management, infrastructure, public-private partnerships to support greenspace, as well as brick sidewalks and street lighting. Mr. Smith discussed pedestrian enhancements down Jernigan Street and landscape bump outs on Main Street. 4.b Office of the City Manager 1. Airport Road Parcel / Heritage Oaks Park Expansion Request - Mr. R. Smith. Mr. Smith advised that this item was a follow-up to the May 5, 2026, public hearing regarding the proposed annexation and rezoning on Airport Road. A proposal and petition were presented requesting that the City purchase the parcel of land associated with the proposed annexation and rezoning. Upon purchase, the parcel would be incorporated into Heritage Oaks Park as an expansion of the existing adjacent park, thereby preserving the property in its natural state for public enjoyment. Administration recommended not moving forward with the purchase, primarily due to financial considerations, as the City is not currently in a position to assume non-essential, discretionary

3 purchases of this nature. Additionally, existing parks and facilities have significant capital and improvement needs. Council concurred to pass on this opportunity and instead focus on improving and maintaining the parks currently owned by the City. 2. Discussion of Credit Card Processing/Convenience Fee - Mr. M. Worthington. Mr. Worthington outlined for Council's consideration the credit card convenience fee process and advised Council if this is something they want to pursue, it can be added to the FY2027 Budget. Councilmember Dr. Fouse inquired if this could be voted on separately at the regular meeting so it can be implemented by July 1. Mr. Worthington advised we could bring an amendment to the fee schedule at the regular meeting with an implementation date of July 1. Consensus of Council to bring forward at regular meeting an amendment to the fee schedule. 4.c Departmental Budget Hearings Mr. Smith stated that this is an opportunity for department heads to come forward to discuss their budgets. Chief Parker reviewed the items that were approved and denied and prioritized the denied items for Council’s consideration. Chief Everidge presented for Council’s consideration a request for GrayKey software. The original request totaled $35,450; however, the updated request amount is $13,000. Chief Everidge explained the need for the software as an investigative tool. Chief Everidge also requested Council’s consideration for FlightHub software / hardware to support drone operations. 5. Council Member Items: Councilmember Dr. Fouse congratulated Councilmember King on his 38th anniversary as Pastor of Faith Bible Fellowship Church. Mayor Pro Tempore Peterson inquired about the next steps regarding the requests presented. Mayor Walker stated that Council could add those items back into the budget.

4 Mr. Smith stated that outside agencies will have an opportunity to address Council at the regular meeting. He also provided a general breakdown of the requests received for FY2027 and the recommendations made. 6. Department Head/Staff Items: Chief Parker reported that the Fire Department is accepting applications for the 2026 Junior Fire Academy for rising seventh- and eighth-grade students. Participation is limited to 20 applicants. Chief Everidge reminded everyone of the graduation ceremonies scheduled for Thursday and Friday. 7. Mayor Items May 19, 2026 Pre Council at 5 p.m. May 19, 2026 Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Walker entertained a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing real estate and pending litigation. 8. Executive Session (If required): Executive Session entered at 6:21 p.m.: Councilmember Jones moved to adjourn the work session and enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing real estate and pending litigation. Councilmember Moody seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Executive Session adjourned at 6:31 p.m.: Council's work session reconvened. Council adjourned the executive session held May 18, 2026, and reconvened into the work session. 9. Action After Executive Session (As needed): Adopted Resolution No. 2026-35 stated the purpose of the executive session held May 18, 2026, was to discuss real estate and pending litigation. Councilmember Dr. Albritton moved to adopt a resolution stating the purpose of the executive session May 18, 2026, was to discuss real estate and pending litigation; Councilmember Dr. Fouse seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. No action was taken in the work session. (Resolution No. 2026-35 has been entered into the City's official book of record.) 10. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before Council at the work session held on May 18, 2026, Councilmember Dr. Fouse moved to adjourn the meeting at

5 6:32 p.m. Mayor Pro Tempore Peterson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.