The Baldwin City Council will consider the first reading of a special use permit (SUP) and variance for Vertical Bridge to erect a cell tower on Traditions Drive. The location of the cell tower would be across the street and less than a quarter mile from Baldwin Elementary School and adjacent to residential properties near the downtown area.
Recently, the Orchard Home Owners Association filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction against Habersham County last summer in an attempt to block the county from erecting a public safety cell tower in the Orchard subdivision.
In other business
The council will discuss reappointing a mayor pro tempore. Recently, Council member Maarten Venter was appointed that position by the city council. However, he has requested that another council member be appointed due to potential time conflicts with his current full-time employment.
The council will revisit and discuss their council meeting procedures. The procedures address how meetings are conducted in certain situations and includes how the council and the public should interact during a council meeting. During the work session earlier this month, the council discussed procedures for residents and non-residents to sign-up to speak to the council.
The council will receive an update on the water and wastewater treatment plants from Fletcher Holiday.
Property tax deadline extension
The city council has extended the deadline for property tax payments to February 16. Property tax payments can be made online at www.baldwinpayments.com.
The Baldwin city council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Baldwin Municipal Courtroom at 155 Willingham Avenue in Baldwin.
