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Helen City Commission Meeting

November 10, 2020 · Helen, GA
Source: 2f40d9 deef8fa91a6143949d4915dde0c92c5f (PDF, 6 pp)
Retrieved May 13, 2026 from www.cityofhelen.org ↗
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Attendees

✓ Jeff Ash (Commissioner)
✓ Geneva Elwell (Commissioner)
✓ Steve Fowler (Mayor)
✓ Lee Landress (Commissioner)
✓ Fred Garmon (Commissioner)
✓ Mona Wood (Finance Officer)
✓ Jerry Elkins (City Manager)
✓ Carl Free (City Attorney)
✓ Marilyn Chastain (City Clerk)
✓ Brian Stephens (Police Chief)
✓ Jody Prickett (Fire Chief)
✓ Jack Morgan (Public Works Assistant Director)
✓ Darrell Westmoreland (Building & Zoning Director)
✓ Present: 13/13

Decisions

#Paving of city streets

APPROVED Unanimous

#Temporary variance for outdoor ice-skating rink

APPROVED Unanimous

#New carriage route

APPROVED Majority

#Ordinance 20-11-01

APPROVED Unanimous

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Fowler
#6

Administrative Operations

The City Manager updated the Commission on current projects
#6B

Financial Report

The Finance Officer presented a verbal report on the city's finances
#6C

Discussion of Water Rate Analysis

The City Manager explained the need for a water rate study
#7

Petitions and Communications from the Public

Chris Seymour requested a new carriage route and a day use sign
#8

Helen/White County CVB Monthly Report

The Director presented a verbal report on the CVB's activities
#9

Helen Chamber of Commerce Monthly Report

The Director presented a verbal report on the Chamber's activities
#10

Police Department Operations

The Police Chief presented a verbal report on the department's activities
#11

Fire Department Operations

The Fire Chief presented a verbal report on the department's activities
#12

Public Works, Water and Waste Water Operations

The Public Works Assistant Director presented a verbal report on the department's activities
#13

Building and Zoning Operations

The Building & Zoning Director presented a verbal report on the department's activities
#13A

Temporary Variance Request

The Building & Zoning Director explained the request for a temporary variance
#14

Purchases and Bids

There were no purchases or bids to review
#15

Ordinances

The Commission voted on Ordinance 20-11-01
#16

Resolutions

There were no resolutions to review
#17

Executive Session

The Commission held an executive session to discuss potential litigation
#18

City Commission Comments

There were no comments from the Commission
#19

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned

Public Comments

2 speakers
Chris Seymour · Topic: New carriage route

Chris Seymour requested a new carriage route and a day use sign

Chris Seymour · Topic: Day use sign

Chris Seymour requested a day use sign at the old staging location