On the agenda: Lyonsga Regular Meeting - Jul 12, 2022 — FLOCK SAFETY (Mar 19)

CITY OF LYONS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA - JULY 12, 2022
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 7, 2022 6:00 PM
4. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATMENT
A. MONTH ENDING APRIL 2022 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
5. REPORTS
A. Chamber of Commerce
B. Report on 2022 Juneteenth Celebration
C. Amie Vassey with Republic
D. JULY 2022 MAINSTREET REPORT
E. JUNE CITY MANAGER REPORT
6. RESOLUTIONS
1. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 14 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION,
ARTICLE III NEW AND PRE-OWNED MANUFACTURED HOMES, SEC 14-91
MOVING OF THE CITY OF LYONS PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL ALL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER PROPOSES
ALLOWED BY LAW
2. GENERATION FARMS, LLC HAS REQUESTED TO ANNEX INTO THE CITY OF
LYONS PER THE 100 PERCENT ANNEXATION METHOD
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. MEETING CLOSED
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CITY OF LYONS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES - JUNE 7, 2022
6:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name
Ivy Toole
Rick Hartley
John Moore
Tracy Johnson
Cathy Benton
Willis D. NeSmith

Title
Mayor Pro Tempore
Councilman Ward 5
Councilman Ward 4
Councilman
Council Woman
Mayor

Status
Present
Absent
Absent
Present
Present
Present

Arrived

2. INVOCATION
CITY MANAGER JASON HALL OPENED THE MEETING WITH PRAYER.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council - Regular Meeting - May 3, 2022 6:00 PM
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:

APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Ivy Toole, Mayor Pro Tempore
Cathy Benton, Council Woman
Toole, Johnson, Benton
Hartley, Moore

4. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATMENT
CITY MANAGER JASON HALL STATED THE FINANCIAL REPORT DID NOT GET PUT INTO THE
AGENDA SO HE STATED NEXT MONTH HE WOULD HAVE 2 MONTHS IN THE AGENDA TO BE
APPROVED.

5. REPORTS
A. Chamber of Commerce
MICHELE JOHNSON GAVE AN UPDATE ON THE GREATER VIDALIA CHAMBER AND TOOMBS
COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACTIVITIES.

B. JUNE 2022 MAIN STREET REPORT

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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jun 7, 2022 6:00 PM (Approval of Minutes)

Meeting Opened by Mayor Willis D. NeSmith at 6:00 PM

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Minutes

Lyons City Council

June 7, 2022

DAPHNE WALKER WAS OUT OF TOWN IN TRAINING SO CITY MANAGER JASON HALL READ
THE REPORT ON THE LYONS MAIN STREET ACTIVITIES.

C. JUNE CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY MANAGER JASON HALL GAVE THE FOLLOWING REPORT:
JUNE WORK SESSION WILL BE THE 14TH AT 6 PM
JULY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE JULY 12TH AT 6 PM

6. ACTION ITEMS
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYONS TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE AND
ENTER INTO A VEHICLE LEASING PROGRAM,
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL WOMAN BENTON
TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A VEHICLE LEASING PROGRAM AGREEMENT
WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC AND TO ENCUMBER FUNDS ESTIMATED AT
$180,000.00 PER YEAR FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. MOTION PASSED WITH THE
MAJORITY.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:

APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Tracy Johnson, Councilman
Cathy Benton, Council Woman
Toole, Johnson, Benton
Hartley, Moore

B. TRAFFIC CAMERA PROPOSAL
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL WOMAN BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TOOLE
TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE AND ENTER INTO A LEASING
PROGRAM WITH FLOCK SAFETY TO INSTALL NINE CAMERAS ALONG THE MAIN CORRIDORS
OF THE CITY. THESE CAMERAS WILL READ VEHICLE TAGS AND ALERT OUR OFFICERS
THROUGH A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF VIOLATORS. THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET WILL BE
ADJUSTED FOR THIS COST OF $25,650. MOTION CARRIED WITH THE MAJORITY.

7. RESOLUTIONS
1. A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE OHOOPPEE REGIONAL
LIBRARY SYSTEM VIDALIA TOOMBS COUNTY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL WOMAN BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON
TO APPOINT SHANNON GAFFNEY TO REPRESENT LYONS ON THE OHOOPPEE REGIONAL
LIBRARY SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES. HER TERM WILL BEGIN JUNE 2022 AND END
JANUARY 2026. COUNCIL WOMAN BENTON HAD THIS SEAT BUT HAD TO RESIGN DUE TO
WINNING HER SEAT ON THE LYONS CITY COUNCIL. MS. GAFFNEY WILL CARRY OUT
RESIGNED COUNCIL WOMAN BENTONS TERM AND HAVE THE OPTION TO SERVE A SECOND
TERM. MOTION PASSED WITH THE MAJORITY.

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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jun 7, 2022 6:00 PM (Approval of Minutes)

HE INTRODUCED ALYSA MARSICANO A NEW EMPLOYEE WHO WILL BE HELPING HIM WITH
SOME SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR THE CITY.

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Minutes

Lyons City Council

RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:

June 7, 2022

APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Cathy Benton, Council Woman
Tracy Johnson, Councilman
Toole, Johnson, Benton
Hartley, Moore

A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TOOLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON TO
APPROVE HOFSTADTER AND ASSOCIATES AS THE ENGINEERS FOR THE STATE FISCAL
RECOVERY FUND GRANT WHICH IS PART OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT. FIVE
ENGINEERING FIRMS REPLIED TO THE RFQ SENT OUT REGARDING THIS GRANT. MOTION
PASSED WITH THE MAJORITY.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
ABSENT:

APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Ivy Toole, Mayor Pro Tempore
Tracy Johnson, Councilman
Toole, Johnson, Benton
Hartley, Moore

3. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 14 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION,
ARTICLE III NEW AND PRE-OWNED MANUFACTURED HOMES, SEC 14-91
MOVING OF THE CITY OF LYONS PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL ALL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER PROPOSES
ALLOWED BY LAW
CITY MANAGER JASON HALL HAD THE FIRST READING OF AMENDING ORDINANCE CHAPTER
14, ARTICLE III SECTION 14-91 RELATING TO NEW AND PRE-OWNED MANUFACTURED HOMES.
THE AMENDMENT WILL STRIKE THE PERMIT COST AND ADD OBTAIN A MOVING PERMIT. THE
PREVIOUS COST MENTIONED WAS $10 AND THE NEW STATEMENT WILL COVER CURRENT
COST AND ANY COST GOING FORWARD.
NO ACTION WAS NEEDED DUE TO THIS BEING THE FIRST READING.
RESULT:

FIRST READING

8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
JENCY JEFFERS WHO LIVES AT 253 N VICTORY DR STATED HER AND HER NEIGHBORS ARE
HAVING A REPEATED PROBLEM WITH SPEEDERS ON W LINCOLN AVE AND ASKED IF MAYOR AND
COUNCIL COULD HELP WITH THAT ISSUE.
MAYOR NESMITH STATED THEY WOULD CHECK INTO THE PROBLEM FOR HER.
COUNCILMAN JOHNSON ASKED IF THE POLICE COULD HELP WITH RANDOM SHOPPING BUGGIES
IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS BECAUSE IT IS AN NUISANCE TO THE COMMUNITY.

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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jun 7, 2022 6:00 PM (Approval of Minutes)

2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NEGOTIATED
CONTRACT WITH HOFSTADTER AND ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR PROJECTS RELATED TO THE STATE FISCAL RECOVERY
FUND.

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Minutes

Lyons City Council

June 7, 2022

CITY MANAGER JASON HALL STATE THE STORES THE BUGGIES BELONG TO HAVE TO PRESS
CHARGES AND THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT PICKS THEM UP AND TAKES TO THE LANDFILL
WHEN THEN SEE THEM.

Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jun 7, 2022 6:00 PM (Approval of Minutes)

9. MEETING CLOSED
Meeting was closed at 6:30 PM

These minutes are prepared in summary format. The verbatim recordings are available upon request.
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MONTH ENDING APRIL 2022 FINANCIAL STATEMENT

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Lyons City Council
161 N.E. Broad Street
Lyons, GA 30436

SCHEDULED
LYONS MAIN STREET REPORT (ID # 1830)

Meeting: 07/12/22 06:00 PM
Department: City Council
Category: Report
Prepared By: Jason Hall
Initiator: Jason Hall
Sponsors:
DOC ID: 1830

JULY 2022 MAINSTREET REPORT

Updated: 7/11/2022 5:25 PM by Jason Hall

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July 12, 2022
City Council Report

On July 16th, the stock, super stock & masters winners and two Super Kids will head to Akron,
OH for a week of racing fun and to represent the Southeast GA Soap Box Derby at the 84th
FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby held on July 23rd.
We extended the lease on the property at the coner of Washington St. and NW Broad St. to
April 26, 2027 with the first right of refusal to purchase. The name of the park is 304 Society
Garden. 304 is a reference to the first three digits of the areas zip codes. We have one bench
available for sale, $450, including name plate. We are on the schedule for the city to hang lights.
The benches, trash cans, and dedication plaque have been purchased. When everything is
installed, we will have a ribbon cutting with Lottie’s Pocket serving ice cream and bbq
sandwiches.
The sidewalk in front of the new Welcome Center building has been repoured. Work has
resumed on the ground floor. The concrete floor needs to finished as well as a wall, conference
room window and a few other items. We have started packing up our office.
The CREATE (Cultivating Rural Entrepeneurs and Transforming Economies) team has identified
the assets and liabilities of Lyons and Vidalia and are reaching out to people in the community
to build a focus group for planning what resources are needed in the community. An onsite visit
is scheduled for August 15th. A group of entrepreneurs, small business owners, and social
entrepreneurs will meet with Matt Wagner, Chief Program Officer of Main Street America to
discuss the challenges, assets and gaps in entrepreneurship and small business ownership. We
will meet at The Lyons Depot.
Magnolia Midlands Travel Association is changing its name to “Southeast Georgia” to better
reflect our region. New branding and campaigns are being worked to promote the region.
I have completed my 3rd year at STS Marketing College. Upon completion of 2 projects and
when they are reviewed and she passes, she will be a TMP (Tourism Marketing Professional)
and EMP (Events Marketing Professional). The Vidalia Advance published a 5 page article on
Downtown Lyons and will run a large article in the next issue of Community Living.

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Attachment: July Mainstreet Report (JULY 2022 MAINSTREET REPORT)

The Real Squeal Report:(October 7th & 8th) Our sponsorship drive is under way. We have
picked up a few new sponsors and have had some yearly sponsors increase their donation.
Fourteen professional teams are signed up as well as some vendors and arts & crafts vendors.
Volunteers that manage the Quilt Show, Car Show, Cruise In, Disc Golf Tournament, Soccer
Tournament, Indian Artifacts Show, Kid’s Creative Play, and the Pig Tales writing Contest are
committed to this year’s festival. We are working with some local skateboarders and hope to
have a skateboard contest added this year. Our goal is to spotlight the park facilities during The
Real Squeal.

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Regular Meeting: Monday, June 20th @ 12p
Present: Jency Jeffers, Daphne Walker, Darrien Ramsey, Clint Williams, Connie Lopez, Jason
Hall, Kathy Sharpe, Alexis Montfort, Mitch Schook, Alysa Marsicano, Fletcher Corbin
Absent: Komal Thakore, Michael Grimes, Cathy Benton, Jacob Woodfin,

Committee Reports:
Promotions: BOB’s hosted LMS 5oh5, business after hours. No Morning Perks or 5oh5
scheduled for this month.
Soap Box Report: We have 3 champions and 2 super kids going to Akron, OH to the 84th
FirstEnergy All American Soap Box Derby
The Real Squeal Report: We currently have 10 pro teams. Jason confirmed the tree where
Carter’s Rocking Rides was last year has already been cut. We need kits from Lowe’s for the
kids and we still need meat for the cook-off. This year we’re only doing the steak cook-off one
night and we need to consider finding another sponsor. Most everyone who managed an “event”
(disc golf, soccer, etc) are on board again this year. Dot Foods wants to sponsor a trailer for the
concert.
The Corner Lot: We extended the lease to April 26, 2027 with the first right of refusal to
purchase. The name plates for the benches came in. We still have one bench available for sale,
$450. The city will hang lights next week and the electric work should be done this week. We
need to source and purchase a dedication plaque for Duke Williamson. We need to schedule a
ribbon cutting and confirm how many guests we will pay for. 6p should be a good time. We still
need to get a sign made.
The Museum/Office: The sidewalk is poured and the lock still needs to be put in the front door.
We need to finish the concrete floor, put up the trim and clean.
Director’s Report: The CREATE team met last week and is actively identifying resources in the
community to help local entrepreneurs. There was also a call this morning. Magnolia Midlands is
changing its name to “Southeast Georgia” to better reflect our region. Daphne completed her
3rd year at STS Marketing College. She has to complete 2 projects and when they are reviewed
and she passes, she will be a TMP (Tourism Marketing Professional) and EMP (Events
Marketing Professional). The Vidalia Advance published a 5 page article on Downtown Lyons
and will run a large article in the next issue of Community Living.
Fletcher Corbin addressed the board regarding Toombs County Soccer Inc.

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Attachment: July Mainstreet Report (JULY 2022 MAINSTREET REPORT)

Welcome and the invocation was given by Clint. Darrien introduced Mitch and he will be our
liaison between LMS and the Toombs County Development Authority. Daphne introduced
Alyssa – . May minutes were reviewed and approved by Darrien, second by Connie.

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Regular Meeting: Monday, June 20th @ 12p

Attachment: July Mainstreet Report (JULY 2022 MAINSTREET REPORT)

Alexis made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Darrien seconded.

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Lyons Better Hometown, inc.
Profit and Loss by Class
January 1 - July 11, 2022

SOAP BOX
DERBY

TALES OF
ALTAMAHA

THE REAL
SQUEAL

NOT
SPECIFIED

TOTAL

4130 General Fund Revenues

-3,481.17

$3,481.17

Toombs County - General Fund Revenue

1,575.00

$1,575.00

Total 4130 General Fund Revenues

-1,906.17

$1,906.17

Income

$0.00

Sponsor Revenues - BBQ Real Squeal

500.00

$500.00

Total BBQ - The Real Squeal Revenues

500.00

$500.00

Soap Box Derby Revenues
Pageant Revenues - Soap Box Derby
Participant Fee Revenues - Soap Box Derby

600.00

$600.00

6,623.80

$6,623.80

75.00

$75.00

Rally Race Revenues - Soap Box Derby

945.00

$945.00

Sponsorship Revenues - Soap Box Derby

10,850.00

$10,850.00

Total Soap Box Derby Revenues

19,093.80

$19,093.80

Tales of Altamaha

$0.00

Sponsor Revenue - Tales of Altamaha

4,200.00

$4,200.00

Square Revenue - Tales of Altamaha

3,800.90

$3,800.90

Ticket Revenue - Tales of Altamaha

7,766.50

$7,766.50

Total Tales of Altamaha

15,767.40

$15,767.40

Total Income

$19,093.80

$15,767.40

$500.00

$ -1,906.17 $33,455.03

GROSS PROFIT

$19,093.80

$15,767.40

$500.00

$ -1,906.17 $33,455.03

Expenses
Dues and Subscriptionss

357.85

$357.85

Uncategorized Expense

619.98

$619.98

$977.83

$977.83

Total Expenses
NET OPERATING INCOME

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$19,093.80

$15,767.40

$500.00

$ -2,884.00 $32,477.20

Other Income
7010 Interest Income
Total Other Income

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

38.28

$38.28

$38.28

$38.28

Other Expenses
BBQ Real Squeal Expenses

$0.00

General - BBQ Real Squeal
Prize Money
Sales Tax - Real Squeal
Total BBQ Real Squeal Expenses
General Fund Expenses
6160 Dues and Subscriptions

2,350.00

$2,350.00

750.00

$750.00

308.25

$308.25

3,408.25

$3,408.25
364.12

$364.12

1,283.92

$1,283.92

6240 Miscellaneous

75.00

$75.00

6250 Postage and Delivery

151.20

$151.20

6550 Office Supplies - General Fund
Expense

299.91

$299.91

660 Facade Grants

538.00

$538.00

Cash Basis Monday, July 11, 2022 03:05 PM GMT-04:00

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Attachment: July Mainstreet Report (JULY 2022 MAINSTREET REPORT)

BBQ - The Real Squeal Revenues

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Lyons Better Hometown, inc.
Profit and Loss by Class
January 1 - July 11, 2022

SOAP BOX
DERBY

TALES OF
ALTAMAHA

NOT
SPECIFIED

TOTAL

66,086.22 $66,086.22

Attachment: July Mainstreet Report (JULY 2022 MAINSTREET REPORT)

Economic Revitalization

THE REAL
SQUEAL

Cash Basis Monday, July 11, 2022 03:05 PM GMT-04:00

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Lyons Better Hometown, inc.
Profit and Loss by Class

SOAP BOX
DERBY

TALES OF
ALTAMAHA

THE REAL
SQUEAL

Electricity Park - General Fund Expense
Meeting expenses - General Fund Expense

NOT
SPECIFIED

TOTAL

730.50

$730.50

1,201.60

$1,201.60

Promotions - General Fund Expense

222.29

$222.29

Christmas Event/Parade - General Fund
Expense

25.68

$25.68

Total Promotions - General Fund Expense

247.97

$247.97

70,978.44

$70,978.44

Total General Fund Expenses
Soap Box Derby Expenses

5,525.00

$5,525.00

Fees - Soap Box Derby

1,550.00

$1,550.00

General - Soap Box Derby

2,377.28

$2,377.28

Meeting Expense - Soap Box Derby

49.34

$49.34

Pageant Expenses - Soap Box Derby

2,949.81

$2,949.81

Total Soap Box Derby Expenses

12,451.43

$12,451.43

Tales of Altamaha Expenses

1,598.09

$1,598.09

Advertising - Tales of Altamaha

4,127.41

$4,127.41

Merchandise - Tales of Altamaha

675.00

$675.00

Miscellaneous - Tales of Altamaha

6,807.89

$6,807.89

Sales Tax - Tales of Altamaha
Total Tales of Altamaha Expenses

1.11

$1.11

13,209.50

$13,209.50

Total Other Expenses

$12,451.43

$13,209.50

$3,408.25

$70,978.44 $100,047.62

NET OTHER INCOME

$ -12,451.43

$ -13,209.50

$ -3,408.25

$ -70,940.16

$6,642.37

$2,557.90

$ -2,908.25

$ -73,824.16 $ -67,532.14

NET INCOME

Cash Basis Monday, July 11, 2022 03:05 PM GMT-04:00

$100,009.34

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Attachment: July Mainstreet Report (JULY 2022 MAINSTREET REPORT)

January 1 - July 11, 2022

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Lyons Better Hometown, inc.
Balance Sheet
As of July 11, 2022

Total
ASSETS
Current Assets
Bank Accounts
Cash in Bank Savings - 222
Cash in Bank - 965

82,172.39

Cash in Bank - Debit Card 279

31,580.47

Cash in Bank Tales C D - 223

27,269.79

PayPal Bank

1,210.06

Petty Cash

500.00

Total Bank Accounts

$

Attachment: July Mainstreet Report (JULY 2022 MAINSTREET REPORT)

-100.03

142,632.68

Other Current Assets
1499 Undeposited Funds

0.00

4070 Unrestricted

0.00

Exchange

0.00

Uncategorized Asset

0.00

Total Other Current Assets
Total Current Assets

$

0.00

$

142,632.68

Fixed Assets
Buildings

0.00

Land

15,409.78

Less Accumulated Depreciation
Total Fixed Assets
TOTAL ASSETS

0.00
$

15,409.78

$

158,042.46

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Long-Term Liabilities
Note Payable

0.00

Note Payable -Hotel

0.00

Total Long-Term Liabilities
Total Liabilities

$

0.00

$

0.00

Equity
1110 Retained Earnings

225,574.60

Net Income

-67,532.14

Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$

158,042.46

$

158,042.46

Monday, Jul 11, 2022 12:05:58 PM GMT-7 - Cash Basis

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Lyons City Council
161 N.E. Broad Street
Lyons, GA 30436

SCHEDULED
CITY MANAGER REPORT (ID # 1824)

Meeting: 07/12/22 06:00 PM
Department: City Council
Category: Report
Prepared By: Jason Hall
Initiator: Jason Hall
Sponsors:
DOC ID: 1824

JUNE CITY MANAGER REPORT

HISTORY:
05/24/22

City Council

The City Manger gave his report
06/07/22

City Council

CITY MANAGER JASON HALL GAVE THE FOLLOWING REPORT:
JUNE WORK SESSION WILL BE THE 14TH AT 6 PM
JULY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE JULY 12TH AT 6 PM
HE INTRODUCED ALYSA MARSICANO A NEW EMPLOYEE WHO WILL BE HELPING
HIM WITH SOME SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR THE CITY.

Updated: 6/2/2022 11:08 AM by Jason Hall

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Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 14 BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION, ARTICLE III NEW AND PRE-OWNED
MANUFACTURED HOMES, SEC 14-91 MOVING OF THE CITY OF
LYONS PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL ALL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER
PROPOSES ALLOWED BY LAW
City of Lyons, Georgia
Discussion: Chapter 14, Article III section 14-91 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lyons
currently reads:
When moving a previously permitted manufactured home under this article, regardless if the
destination is within or outside the city, applicant shall obtain a moving permit from the city. The
fee for the permit is $10.00 and shall state when and where the manufactured home is to be
moved.
This is in conflict with Chapter 14, Article III Section 14-88.
The section should read:
When moving a previously permitted manufactured home under this article, the owner or
agent shall obtain a moving permit from the city.
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority of the City of Lyons, Georgia, is
empowered pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-35-3(a) by the general assembly to adopt reasonable
ordinances relating to its property, affairs, and local government for which no provision has
been made by general law and which are not inconsistent with the Constitution or any Charter
provision applicable thereto;
WHEREAS, Chapter 14, Article III section 14-91 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Lyons relates to new and pre-owned manufactured homes, and the governing authority of the
City of Lyons desires to amend same by striking a portion of the section
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Lyons, Georgia, and it is
hereby ordained by authority of the same, that any and all prior or current versions of Chapter
14, Article III section 14-91 of the code of ordinance of the City of Lyons, is hereby amended
and shall include the following language and read as follows:
When moving a previously permitted manufactured home under this article, the

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owner or agent shall obtain a moving permit from the city.
this 12th day of July, 2022

______________________________
Willis D. NeSmith, Jr., Mayor
The City of Lyons, Georgia
ATTEST:

____________________________
Clerk, the City of Lyons, Georgia

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GENERATION FARMS, LLC HAS REQUESTED TO ANNEX INTO THE CITY OF
LYONS PER THE 100 PERCENT ANNEXATION METHOD
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2022, the owners of property located at GA Hwy 178 (C40-014, C40014A C40-014C, C40-014H, C40-014Q, C40-014R, C40-014G, Lyons Georgia submitted a
petition to annex into the Corporate City Limits; and
WHEREAS, the approximately two hundred and nineteen acres of property is adjacent to
incorporate property; and
WHEREAS, O.C.G.A 36-36-51 allows for the annexation of properties through several methods;
and
WHEREAS, The owners of property located at GA Hwy 178 have made a petition to annex
following the one hundred percent method; and
WHEREAS, the annexation is consistent with the City of Lyons adopted annexation policies;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Lyons Council, having determined that the annexation of the hereafter
described property to the City of Lyons would be in the public interest and for the public welfare
and in the best interest of the City of Lyons and the Citizens thereof;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LYONS:
Section 1.
The City of Lyons Council hereby declares its intent to annex the property depicted in Exhibit A
attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein as fully set forth.
Section 2.
The area is contiguous to the City of Lyons, as described in Appendix A, which is attached to
and incorporated as part of this action.
Section 3.
Upon annexation, the property described shall be subject to the City of Lyons Zoning and land
use designations which have been applied and determined as R-2 Multi Family Residential and
A-1 Agriculture as described in Appendix A, which is attached to and incorporated as part of this
action.

Section 4.
In accordance with the requirements of O.C.G.A 36-36-51, the specified number of voters
residing there in is declared at zero.

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Section 5.
This ordinance shall become effective on August 9th 2022 .
Section 6.
The City Clerk of the City of Lyons is instructed to send a report that includes certified copies of
this ordinance, the name of the county in which the property being annexed is located and a
letter from the City stating the intent to add the annexed area to Census maps during the next
survey and stating that the survey map will be completed and returned to the Census Bureau,
Department of Community Affairs, and to the governing authority of Toombs County within
thirty (30) days after the effective date of the annexation as set forth above in Section 2.
Section 4.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are repealed.

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May 12, 2022
To The Honorable City Commissioners for the City of Lyons, Georgia
Lyons City Hall
161 N.E. Broad Street
Lyons, GA 30426
Re: Petition by Generation Fresh, LLC to Annex Two Properties
located in Unincorporated Toombs County into the City of Lyons
Dear Honorable City Commissioners for the City of Lyons:
Generation Fresh, LLC (“Generation”) is honored to request the annexation of two of its
unincorporated properties into ward three (3) of the City of Lyons (“City”). Specifically, the
two properties are: (1) parcel ID C40 014H (undeveloped) and parcel 40 014R (developed with
200 beds for H2A workers).
The reason for the request is to develop parcel ID C40 014H into an additional 200 beds for
H2A workers and avail the parcel of the City services and for parcel two to turn over the
water and sewage to City and also avail the parcel of the City’s services.
Generation understands that the requested annexation is an additional expense to the City.
However, Generation believes that the granting of the annexation will provide the City more
revenue than its expense; therefore benefiting the City’s annual budget.
Our Company
Our roots began in 1974 when a well know local family commenced its operations as Stanley
Farms (“Stanley”) growing the world’s best-known onions – the Vidalia Onions 1. In 2015,
Stanley received an offer it could not refuse from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
(“Foundation”) and sold the company. The Foundation subsequently sold the company to
the Investment Corporation of Dubai’s (“ICD”) agriculture and food division. ICD now seeks
to make Generation the best in its class.
1 Now, we also grow approximately 400 acres of watermelons and market Peruvian onions to our

customer in the Vidalia off-season. We are truly a year-round home-grown company.
3309 E. FIRST STREET, VIDALIA, GA 30474
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Our vision
To become a leading supplier of healthful, wholesome and nutritious fresh products for
consumers of all ages.
Our values
Excellence: We provide high-quality services and products to achieve positive results. Our
outlook is long-term and we are always ethical, socially responsible and transparent.
Care: We focus and respect our communities, environment, employees, customers and
consumers.
Pasion: We are committed to always doing and being the best.
Improvement: We continuously strive to improve all we do.
Our involvement
We sponsor the New Beginnings in Christ Garfield Bikefest this year and will sponsor its
annual golf tournament later in the year. We will also commence sponsoring the Lyons
recreation department and local middle and/or high school sport teams upon the
commencement of the 2022-23 scholastic year.
Our general manager (Michael Hively) is a member of the Onion Committee.
Our financial contribution
Vidalia season
A H2A weekly of approximately $412,000 or $10,712,000 for the Vidalia season.
A full-time employee weekly payroll of approximately $50,000 or $2,600,000 annually.
A H2A weekly payroll of approximately $247,000 in the off season or $6,422,000.
Total approximate yearly payroll of 19,734,000.
It is estimated that a wage earner will spend 50% of her/his earnings in the City in which it
works and lives. Accordingly, our employee payroll provides the City an estimated revenue
of $9,867,000.
In addition, we provide Toombs County approximately $95,000 annually in real estate
taxes.
We plan to build homes for an additional 200 beds in Parcel C 40 014H. The additional
revenue to the City because of the additional payroll would be approximately $5,356,000
3309 E. FIRST STREET, VIDALIA, GA 30474
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which would give the City total revenue influx on a yearly basis of approximately
$15,223,000.
Conclusion
Accordingly, Generation respectfully requests the City to annex parcels ID C40 014H 40
014R so we can partner with the City a “place where families and businesses flourish” for
many years to come.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,

Zoltan Pinter
Chief Legal Officer

3309 E. FIRST STREET, VIDALIA, GA 30474
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Overview

Legend
Parcels
Roads

705 ft

Parcel ID
C40 014H
Class Code
Agricultural
Taxing District COUNTY
Acres
18.73

Owner

GENERATION LAND GEORGIA LLC
600 BRICKELL AVE
SUITE 1570
MIAMI, FL 33131
Physical Address GA HWY 178
Assessed Value Value $84285

Last 2 Sales
Date
Price
Reason Qual
12/4/2019 $16763588 NF
U
9/30/2014 $100759
NF
U

(Note: Not to be used on legal documents)
Date created: 5/18/2022
Last Data Uploaded: 5/18/2022 5:00:13 AM
Developed by

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Attachment: C40 014H (GENERATION FARMS, LLC HAS REQUESTED TO ANNEX INTO THE CITY OF LYONS PER THE 100 PERCENT

Toombs County, GA

C40-014H
C40-014B

C40-014R
C40-014G

C40-014

C40-014A

Attachment: Generaton Landholdings Annexation (GENERATION FARMS, LLC HAS REQUESTED TO

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