Council Meeting

1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE PERRY CITY COUNCIL Date: Location: May 19, 2026, 6:00 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 Chad McMurrian - Engineering Services Manager Jenny Burdeshaw - Human Resources Director Curtis Coates - Director of Leisure Services Dewayne Shumate - Assistant Public Works Superintendent Others Present: Sandra Hernandez - Houston Home Journal _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order: Mayor Randall Walker, Presiding Officer, called to order the regular meeting of the Perry City Council held May 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll:

2 The above were in attendance for a quorum. 3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Councilmember Dr. Albritton rendered the invocation and Councilmember Dr. Fouse led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. 4. Citizens with Input relative to Agenda Items except Public Hearings: none 5. Recognition(s)/Presentation(s): 5.a Introduction of Ms. Lyn McDonald, Finance Director - Mr. Mitchell Worthington. Mr. Worthington introduced Ms. Lyn McDonald, Finance Director to Mayor and Council. Mayor Walker welcomed Ms. McDonald to the city. 5.b Consideration and Approval of Fireworks Display Agreement with Southern Sky Fireworks LLC for Red, White, & Boom 2026 - Ms. A. Cameron. Ms. Cameron reviewed the fireworks display agreement with Southern Sky Fireworks LLC for the Red, White, & Boom 2026 event. Councilmember Moody announced that the City received a $15,000 sponsorship donation from the Houston County Commissioners to support the event. Councilmember King made a motion to approve the fireworks display agreement with Southern Sky Fireworks LLC for Red, White, & Boom 2026. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Moody and carried unanimously. 5.c Special Event(s) Application: 1. Consideration and Approval of Special Events Application for the Oldfield Farmer’s Market - Ms. A. Cameron. Ms. Cameron reviewed the Special Events Application for the Oldfield’s Farmers Market. The market will be held at Hafley Park on June 6 and 20, July 11 and 25, and August 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The only City resources requested are use of the park and access to public restrooms. Councilmember Dr. Fouse stated that the market would be an excellent addition to the community. Councilmember Moody agreed and applauded Oldfield Missionary Baptist Church for providing

3 fresh, healthy food options to residents. Councilmember King also expressed his support for the project. Councilmember King made a motion to approve the request as outlined. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Dr. Fouse and carried unanimously. 6. Review of Minutes: 6.a Council's Consideration: Mayor Pro Tempore Peterson requested a revision to the minutes of the May 18, 2026 work session and May 19, 2026 regular meeting. Councilmember Moody made a motion to approve the minutes with the requested changes. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Dr. Albritton and carried unanimously. 7. Unfinished Business: 7.a Ordinance(s) for Second Reading(s) and Adoption: 1. Second Reading Ms. Wharton presented a request on behalf of the applicant to postpone consideration of the item until the June 16, 2026 meeting. Councilmember Moody inquired as to why the applicant was requesting the postponement. Ms. Wharton stated that the applicant had contacted her and requested additional time to provide further information and documentation to assist the Council in making the best possible decision. Councilmember Moody asked what specific changes or amendments the applicant intended to present. Ms. Wharton stated that she could not speak to the details of the proposed changes. Councilmember Dr. Albritton made a motion not to postpone the hearing until June 16. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Jones and carried by a vote of 5–1, with Councilmember King opposed. Mayor Walker stated that this was the second reading of an ordinance for the annexation of property into the City of Perry. The property is located on Airport Road Extension, Tax Map No. 00310 033000.

4 Ms. Wharton stated that the item before Council was a request to annex and rezone the property from RAG (County) to R-TH (Townhouse Residential). She explained that the applicant had submitted a conceptual plan proposing 105 townhomes for the property. Ms. Wharton further stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the annexation and rezoning request. Councilmember Moody asked whether Council could approve the annexation while denying the rezoning request to R-TH. Ms. Wharton explained that property cannot be annexed into the City without being assigned a City of Perry zoning classification. She stated that Council could consider rezoning the property to R-TH with conditions acceptable to the applicant or could choose to assign a less intensive zoning classification, provided the applicant agreed to the zoning designation. Councilmember King asked Ms. Wharton for the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Ms. Wharton reiterated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the annexation and rezoning to R-TH. Mayor Walker called for public input regarding the ordinance. George Falldine, 110 Fairway Oaks, spoke in opposition to the annexation request. Johnny McDowell, 2001 Quail Ridge Lane, requested that Council deny the application. Clayton Nodes, 110 Airport Road Extension, asked Council to deny the request. Michael Cosman, 112 Airport Road, also requested that Council vote against the application. Councilmember Moody made a motion to deny the application. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Dr. Albritton and carried unanimously. 2. Second Reading Mayor Walker stated this item is not relevant since the annexation was denied. 8. Any Other Unfinished Business:

5 8.a Mayor Randall Walker none 8.b Councilmembers none 8.c City Attorney Brooke Newby none 8.d City Manager Robert Smith none 8.e Assistant City Manager Mitchell Worthington none 9. New Business: 9.a Matters referred from May 18, 2026 work session and May 19, 2026 pre council meeting. 1. Amendment to Fee Schedule to include Credit Card Processing / Convenience Fee - Mr. M. Worthington. Mr. Worthington requested that Council table the item to allow staff additional time for further research. Councilmember Dr. Fouse made a motion to table the item. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Peterson and carried unanimously. 9.b Outside Agencies Budget Hearings: 1. Perry-Houston County Airport Authority - Mr. J. Marquardt. Mr. Marquardt presented the Perry-Houston County Airport Authority budget. 2. Other outside agencies. Perry Area Chamber of Commerce – Ms. M. Schuyler Ms. Schuyler stated that the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce submitted a funding request for two purposes. The first request was for City funding to cover the City’s Chamber membership fees, as well as registration for all Chamber events. The second request was for financial assistance with the Dogwood Festival.

6 Councilmember Dr. Fouse inquired whether the Chamber had conducted any research regarding hotel occupancy during the Dogwood Festival. Ms. Schuyler stated that the Chamber had requested occupancy information from hotels that are Chamber members. She further explained that information about three local hotels had been distributed to festival visitors, vendors, and participants in this year’s 5K race. Ms. Schuyler noted that the Chamber had not yet received all of the requested data. 9.c Departmental Budget Hearings: Mayor Pro Tempore Peterson raised several questions regarding the budget, specifically related to the Communications Department and the Economic Development Department. Councilmember Dr. Fouse stated that she had noted similar concerns in her budget binder regarding the increase in Communications expenses. She further requested a detailed breakdown of each event, including how each event is funded and the specific fees associated with each event. Mr. Smith stated that he would be interested in hearing what changes, if any, Council may wish to make as he and Mr. Worthington begin finalizing the budget. Councilmember Jones expressed support for adding GrayKey and GIS mapping to the budget. Councilmember Dr. Fouse stated that she would support adding GrayKey and requested that staff review event expenditures to determine whether adjustments could be made to offset the cost associated with the GrayKey expenditure. She also asked staff to revisit the GIS mapping request during the mid-year budget review. Councilmember Moody stated that he would like to see the drone program and the $600 membership dues included in the budget. 9.d Award of Bid(s): 1. Bid No. 2026-09 Magnolia Park Restrooms - Mr. M. Worthington. Mr. Worthington advised Council that his office received six responsive bids. Staff recommends awarding the bid to low bidder, Parrish Construction Group, in the amount of $167,181.00. The funding source will be 2024 SPLOST. Councilmember Dr. Fouse motioned to award the bid to low bidder, Parrish Construction

7 Group, in the amount of $167,181.00; Councilmember Jones seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 2. Bid No. 2026-10 Downtown Sidewalks Carroll and Jernigan - Mr. M. Worthington. Mr. Worthington advised Council that his office received two responsive bids. Staff recommends awarding the bid to low bidder, RM Concrete Specialists LLC, in the amount of $186,337.00. The funding source will be 2024 SPLOST. Administration noted that a portion of the existing sidewalk is deteriorated and recommended approval of the bid as presented, with the understanding that staff may return to Council with a proposed change order to extend the brick sidewalk to Commerce Street in order to complete that segment. Councilmember Moody motioned to award the bid to low bidder, RM Concrete Specialists, LLC, in the amount of $186,337.00; Mayor Pro Tempore Peterson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 3. Bid No. 2026-11 Legacy Park Monuments Package - Mr. M. Worthington. Mr. Worthington advised Council that his office received one responsive bid. Staff recommends awarding the bid to Triscapes LLC in the amount of $369,231.17. The funding source will be 2024 SPLOST. Councilmember King motioned to award the bid to Triscapes LLC in the amount of $369,231.17; Councilmember Moody seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 9.e Resolution(s) for Consideration and Adoption: 1. Resolution declaring certain assets surplus - Mr. M. Worthington. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-36 declaring certain assets surplus. Councilmember Dr. Fouse motioned to adopt the resolution as presented. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (Resolution No. 2026-36 has been entered into the city's official book of record.) 2. Resolution to accept ROW and Infrastructure in Avalon Subdivision, Phase 1 - Ms. H. Wharton. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-37 accepting ROW and Infrastructure in Avalon Subdivision, Phase 1. Mayor Pro Tempore Peterson motioned to adopt the resolution as presented. Councilmember Dr.

8 Albritton seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (Resolution No. 2026-37 has been entered into the city's official book of record.) 3. Resolution extending the moratorium for forty-five (45) additional days relative to Retail Liquor Package Store Licenses - Ms. B. Newby. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-38 extending the moratorium for forty-five (45) additional days relative to Retail Liquor Package Store Licenses. Councilmember Dr. Fouse motioned to adopt the resolution as presented. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (Resolution No. 2026-38 has been entered into the city's official book of record.) 4. Resolution to adopt the Jernigan Street Small Area Plan - Ms. H. Wharton. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-39 the Jernigan Street Small Area Plan. Councilmember King motioned to adopt the resolution as presented. Councilmember Moody seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (Resolution No. 2026-39 has been entered into the city's official book of record.) 9.f Designate a voting delegate for 2026 Annual Business Meeting of GMA - Mayor Walker. Councilmember Dr. Fouse nominated Mayor Walker as the voting delegate for the 2026 Annual Business Meeting of GMA and Mayor Pro Tempore Peterson as the alternate; Councilmember Jones seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 9.g Designate a voting delegate for 2026 Annual Meeting of the Memberships - Mayor Walker. Councilmember Jones nominated Mayor Walker as the voting delegate for 2026 Annual Meeting of the Memberships. Councilmember Dr. Albritton seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 9.h Approval of GMA's slate for District 6 Officers - Mayor Randall Walker. Councilmember Jones motioned to approve the GMA's slate for District 6 Officers. Councilmember Dr. Albritton seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 9.i TTL, Inc. Methane Gas Monitoring Agreement - Mr. D. Shumate.

9 Mayor Pro Tempore Peterson motioned to approve the agreement as presented. Councilmember Dr. Fouse seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 9.j Contract with Southeastern System Technologies re Wastewater Treatment Facility Alarm Monitoring - Mr. D. Shumate. Mayor Pro Tempore Peterson motioned to approve the agreement as presented. Councilmember Dr. Fouse seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 9.k Change Order #6 - The Haskell Co., Inc. re Wastewater Treatment Facility Contract Time Extension - Mr. C. McMurrian. Councilmember Dr. Fouse motioned to approve Change Order #6 - The Haskell Co., Inc. re Wastewater Treatment Facility Contract Time Extension. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 9.l Agreement with Starlink relative to Internet Services for Wastewater Treatment Facility - Mr. T. Hildebrand. Councilmember Moody motioned to approve the agreement as presented. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 9.m GDOT Study and Recommendation - Intersection of Perry Parkway and Main Street - Mr. R. Smith. Administration recommended Council general concurrence in a letter of support from Mayor Walker to GDOT with a recommendation of a signalized intersection. Councilmember Dr. Fouse motioned to approve the recommendation as outlined by Mr. Smith; Councilmember Jones seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 10. General Public Items: Dr. Javian Fraizer, 2081 Main Street, expressed his concerns regarding the proposed 3way stop and roundabout on Main Street. 11. Council Members Items: Councilmember Jones thanked everyone who attended the meeting and spoke on behalf of their neighborhood. Councilmember Moody welcomed Ms. McDonald to the City. 12. Department Heads/Staff Items:

10 Ms. Wharton stated there are 15 employees in the Community Development Department Chief Parker stated they are accepting applications for the Junior Fire Academy. Chief Everidge reminded everyone of the graduation ceremonies at the Fairgrounds and the softball game on Saturday at Westfield. 13. Mayor Items: June 1, 2026 Work Session at 5:00 p.m. June 2, 2026 Pre Council at 5:00 p.m. June 2, 2026 Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. 14. Executive Session (If required): n/a 15. Action After Executive Session (As needed): n/a 16. Adjournment. There being no further business to come before Council in the regular meeting held May 19, 2026, Councilmember Dr. Fouse motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.