Town of Talking Rock Council

Town of Talking Rock Council

DATE  Wednesday, September 09, 2026

START TIME  07:00 PM

LOCATION
Talking Rock Town Hall
4675 GA-136
Talking Rock, GA 30175

MORE INFORMATION

Moved from regularly scheduled meeting on the first Thursday due to the holiday weekend.

Working Session at 5:30 pm.
Regular Meeting at 7 pm.

AGENDA WORK SESSION 5:30 PM

I. Call Meeting to Order

II. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Discission and Review of Schoolhouse Quote.
B. Review of the GDOT Agreement for Vote.
C. Review of Grant Contract for Vote
D. Review of Alcohol Ordinance Draft & Special Events Ordinance Draft.

III. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion and Review of Concrete/Sidewalk Quotes for Vote.

IV. Adjourn: Next Council Working session, Thursday, 1st October 2026 at 5:30 PM, followed by the Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM.

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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7 PM

I. Call Meeting to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Mayor Announcements

IV. Approval of August 2026 Meeting Minutes

V. Approval of August 2026 Financial Reports

VI. Summary of Maintenance

Old Business:
A. Vote on School House Quote. A vote to accept or reject project proposal and cost estimate for historic schoolhouse preservation work.
B. Vote on Grant Contract. Approval of professional services agreement and associated grant contract involving Civic Enhancement Strategies.
C. First Reading of Proposed Alcohol Ordinance. Consideration of first reading and authorization to publish notice of proposed municipal alcohol ordinance in the official organ.
D. First Reading of Proposed Special Event Ordinance. Introduction and first reading of proposed Special Event ordinance for public review and legal publication.
E. Vote to Authorize Execution of Agreement with GDOT. Approval of agreement with GDOT regarding design, installation, and maintenance of crosswalk facilities along state route 136 west.

New Business:
A. Vote on Funds to Secure Town Logo. Discussion and action on appropriation of funds for official state trademark registration of the municipal logo.
B. Evaluate and Approve Quote for Concrete and Sidewalk Work. Evaluation of received concrete quotes and approval of vendor selection for Town Hall exterior improvements.

VII. Adjourn: Next Town Council meeting October 1st, 2026, at 7:00 PM. With the working group starting at 5:30pm.

(Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA Coordinator at 706-253-5515 promptly to allow the Town to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.)

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