Jasper City Council | September 14, 2026

Official video recording of the Jasper City Council regular meeting held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Jasper City Hall. KEY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS & AGENDA ITEMS: • Public Comments & Water Debate: Extensive public discussion concerning the city's 44% water loss, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital expansion, developer infrastructure funding proposals, and repeated citizen calls for an open water town hall. • 2026 Millage Rate Advertisement: Council unanimously voted to advertise a proposed millage rate of 7.636 mills (a 1.5 mill increase) to fund recent competitive pay raises for police, fire, public works, and city staff. Public hearing dates announced for October 5 and October 15. • ADA Structural Steps: Formally approved municipal ADA grievance procedures, public notices, and appointed the Deputy City Manager as City ADA Coordinator. • City Administration Response on Water: City Manager Brandon Douglas details the physical, legal, and financial constraints surrounding third-party water proposals, regional service delivery rules, storage tank costs, and EPD mandates. • Clean Water Testing: Deputy City Manager Kim Goldener announces zero exceedances in the city's triennial lead and copper water tests. • City Clerk Recognition: Mayor Raffield recognizes City Clerk Lori Waters for achieving Georgia Certified Clerk status. AGENDA Call Meeting to Order/Roll Call ~ Mayor Raffield Invocation ~ Ryan Smith, Student Pastor @Living Word Church Jasper Pledge of Allegiance – Veteran Angie Miller ~ Mayor Raffield Adopt Agenda ~ Mayor Raffield Public Comments Consent Agenda ~ Mayor Raffield 1. Minutes from 07.06.2026 Council Meeting 2. Minutes from 08.03.2026 Council Meeting 3. Approval of organizational chart for Jasper Police Department 4. Event Application for Pickens High School Homecoming parade scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 6:00pm 5. Event Application for Georgia Premier Wrestling for “Wrestling in Perrow” for two dates, Saturday, October 24th 3:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, November 21st 3:00pm to 9:00pm Public Hearings ~ Development Director, Mary Elizabeth Burgess 1. Request by applicant Mark Roland, the owner of approximately 0.75 acres, zoned C-2 General Commercial, located at 0 Old Philadelphia Road known as Parcel 030D 098 01 for a variance from the City of Jasper Zoning Ordinance Sec. 94-117(e)(3): Parking lots shall be paved with concrete, asphalt, or other finished material. Gravel and loose stone parking lots are prohibited. 2. Request by Brian Priest on behalf of Brian G & Glen D Priest of Priest Metal Recycling owners of approximately a 3.12-acre parcel located at 183 Cornett Lane South, further identified as Parcel 053D 032 to be rezoned from C-2 (General Commercial) to M-1 (General Industry). 3. Request by applicant Haley Bower on behalf of Champagne Toasters, LLC, the owner of approximately 2.25 acres, zoned C-2 General Commercial, located at 2101 Waleska Hwy 108 known as Parcel 064 006 for a variance from the City of Jasper Sign Ordinance Sec. 95-22-Monument Signs, to allow a 30° Pie Shaped sign approximately 22’ in height and 15.75’ wide. New Business 1. Consideration of request by applicant Mark Roland, the owner of approximately 0.75 acres, zoned C-2 General Commercial, located at 0 Old Philadelphia Road known as Parcel 030D 098 01 for a variance from the City of Jasper Zoning Ordinance Sec. 94-117(e)(3): Parking lots shall be paved with concrete, asphalt, or other finished material. Gravel and loose stone parking lots are prohibited. Ordinance No. 2026-07 Development Director, Mary Elizabeth Burgess 2. Consideration of request by Brian Priest on behalf of Brian G & Glen D Priest of Priest Metal Recycling owners of approximately a 3.12-acre parcel located at 183 Cornett Lane South, further identified as Parcel 053D 032 to be rezoned from C-2 (General Commercial) to M-1 (General Industry). Ordinance No. 2026-08 Development Director, Mary Elizabeth Burgess 3. Consideration of request by applicant Haley Bower on behalf of Champagne Toasters, LLC, the owner of approximately 2.25 acres, zoned C-2 General Commercial, located at 2101 Waleska Hwy 108 known as Parcel 064 006 for a variance from the City of Jasper Sign Ordinance Sec. 95-22-Monument Signs, to allow a 30° Pie Shaped sign approximately 22’ in height and 15.75’ wide. Ordinance No. 2026-09 Development Director, Mary Elizabeth Burgess 4. Consideration of Intergovernmental Agreement for Administration and Enforcement of Animal Control between Pickens County and City of Jasper Mayor Raffield 5. Consideration and Approval of ADA Documents ~ Deputy City Manager, Kim Goldener 6. Discussion of Bird City ~ Mayor Raffield 7. Discussion of 2026 Millage Rate ~ Mayor Raffield Committee Report Updates City Manager Comments City Council Comments Mayor Comments Executive Session – Real Estate/Legal ~ Mayor Raffield Adjourn ~ Mayor Raffield