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Called Meeting

The City of Metter will hold a called meeting on Monday, April 19, 2021, 5:30 p.m. at the Metter Police Department Courtroom, 805 E. Lillian St., for the purpose of selecting an administrator and engineer for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant project.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of Metter is considering applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant of up to $750,000. These funds must be used to primarily benefit low and moderate income persons.

The activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of housing, public facilities, and economic development. More specific details regarding eligible activities, plans to assist displaced persons (if any), the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities to benefit low and moderate income persons, and the rating system will be provided at a public hearing which will be held at the Metter Police Department Courtroom, 805 E. Lillian Street, Metter, Georgia 30439 on April 20, 2021 at 5:00p.m. This meeting is accessible by phone for any citizens wishing to attend. Please call toll free 1(978) 990-5222 Attendee Code 5104514.

The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input regarding the development of the application and to review progress on the previous CDBG grant (if applicable). Persons with special needs relating to handicapped accessibility or foreign language shall contact Angie Conner, City Clerk at (912) 685-2527 or [email protected] prior to April 20, 2021. The Clerk can be located at the Metter City Hall, 49 South Roundtree Street, Metter, Georgia 30439 between the hours of 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Individuals who are hearing impaired can contact the Georgia Relay Services, telephone number (TDD) 1-800-255-0056, (Voice) 1-800-255-0135.
PUBLIC NOTICE
GENERAL ELECTION AND QUALIFYING FEES

In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 21-2-131(a)(1)(A) notice is hereby given that the City of Metter will hold a General Election on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 for the purpose of electing a mayor and two council members from the following districts for four-year terms:

            MAYOR
            Mayor             At Large          Term beginning 01/01/2022 ending 12/31/2025

            CITY COUNCIL
            Seat 2             District 1         Term beginning 01/01/2022 ending 12/31/2025
Seat 4              District 2         Term beginning 01/01/2022 ending 12/31/2025

The qualifying fee for the position of mayor is $207.00.

The qualifying fee for the city council position is $90.00.

In accordance with section 21-2-132(d)(3) of the Georgia Election Code and Rules of the State Election Board the qualifying period shall begin Monday, August 16, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. and run through Friday, August 20, 2021 at 4:30 p. m. at City Hall, 49 South Rountree Street, Metter, Georgia.

The voter registration deadline to vote in the November 2, 2021 election is October 4, 2021.
CITY OF METTER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES
Council meets the second Monday of each month.
All Regular Meetings are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all city council meetings are held in the courtroom at the Metter Police Department located at 805 E. Lillian St., Metter, GA until further notice.
January 11, 2021
February 08, 2021
March 08, 2021
April 12, 2021
May 10, 2021
June 14, 2021
July 12, 2021
August 09, 2021
September 13, 2021
October 11, 2021
November 08, 2021
December 13, 2021
CITY OF METTER
Tree Board
2021 Meeting Dates
Committee meets the third Thursday of every other month.
All meetings are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.
Meetings are held at City Hall, 49 S. Rountree St., Metter, GA.
January 21, 2021
March 18, 2021 - Cancelled due to weather conditions
May 20, 2021
July 15, 2021
September 16, 2021
November 18, 2021
CITY OF METTER
Grayson Trapnell Special Committee for Animal Services
2021 Meeting Dates
Committee meets the third Tuesday of every other month.
All meetings are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.
Meetings are held in the courtroom at the Metter Police Department located at 805 E. Lillian St., Metter, GA.
January 19, 2021 (meeting cancelled)
March 16, 2021 - meeting cancelled due to the lack of a quorum rescheduled for March 22, 2021
May 18, 2021
July 20, 2021
September 21, 2021
November 16, 2021
2nd Monday of each month
Regular City Council Meeting
5:30 pm

Mayor Edwin O. Boyd

Mayor Edwin O. Boyd, a native of Greenville, South Carolina, graduated from Lakeside High School in Atlanta, Georgia in 1969. Mayor Boyd graduated from Georgia Southern University, in 1973 with a BBA in General Business. Mayor Boyd is married to the former Elaine Jones of Metter and has two daughters, Melanie Martin & Son in Law Brian of Alpharetta, and Stephanie Anderson & Son in Law Bart of St. Mary's, and one Grandson Matthew Martin of Alpharetta. Mayor Boyd began his insurance career in 1977 with James M. Jones Insurance Agency, becoming President of Jones & Boyd Insurance Agency in 1984. Mayor Boyd is a member of the Metter United Methodist Church and currently serves on the Advisory Board of Sea Island Bank, Metter Branch. He is past president of the Metter-Candler Chamber of Commerce, 1991-1993, and Past-President of the Metter Rotary Club, 1986. Mayor Boyd previously served on the City of Metter City Council for 14 years before becoming Mayor of the City of Metter in 2018.

Contact info:
P.O. Box 74
Metter, GA 30439
(912)685-2527
[email protected]
James McKie

Contact info:
199 W. Hiawatha Street
Metter, GA 30439
(912)685-2527
[email protected]
Paul MacGregor

Councilman Paul MacGregor represents residents of District One in the City of Metter. Originally from Macon, Georgia, Councilman MacGregor graduated with a degree in Business from University of Georgia, where he received a track scholarship. He then earned a Master’s Degree from Georgia College and State University. He moved to Metter in 1994 as Manager of Georgia Power Company and retired in 2009. In 1996, he was selected to carry the Olympic Torch. Councilman MacGregor has served as President of the Metter-Candler Chamber of Commerce, President of the Metter Rotary Club, where he received the Paul Harris award. Councilman MacGregor was Chairman of Metter Housing Authority, and served on the Candler County Board of Education, where he volunteered as a Book Buddy and Mentor. He has served on Concerted Services Board where he delivered Meals on Wheels for several years. Over the years he has served on the Downtown Development Authority/Better Hometown Board, the Historic Metter Depot Committee, the Tree Board, and the Library Board as well as chairing the United Way Campaign. In addition, he is a former Citizen of the Year recipient. Councilman MacGregor is a member of Metter United Methodist Church where he has taught Sunday school, served in various leadership roles and he currently represents Metter and Candler County on the Southeast Technical College Foundation.

Councilman MacGregor has been married to his high school sweetheart, Beverly, for 46 years. They have three children, four grandchildren, and one stray mutt.

Contact info:
442 S. College St.
Metter, GA 30439
(912)685-6224
[email protected]
Chyrileen Boston Kilcrease

Councilwoman Chyrileen B. Kilcrease represents the residents of District Two in the City of Metter. She is a life-long resident of Metter, Georgia. After graduating from Metter High School in 1971, she received her Associate Degree of Nursing from Albany Junior College. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Georgia Southern University in 1991, a Master of Science in Nursing from Armstrong Atlanta University in 1997, and a post-Masters Nurse Educator Certification from Georgia College & State University in 2006, and is a retired Associate Professor of Nursing from Middle Georgia State College where she taught nursing for 17 years and currently works a PRN staff nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Emanuel Medical Center. She has served as Metter’s Mayor Pro Tem for the past 11 years. She is affiliated with the following organizations: Rose Metter Chapter No. 249 Order of Eastern Star, Candler Branch NAACP, Heart of Georgia-Altamaha Regional Commission, Rural Southeast Georgia Black Nurses’ Association and the Metter Historical Society. She is a member of the Sams Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

Contact info:
300 Hershel Drive
Metter, GA 30439
(912)685-6031
[email protected]
Rashida Taylor

Rashida Taylor represents the residents of District Two in Metter. She is a native of Metter and graduated from Metter High in 1995. After graduating, she received an Associate’s Degree from East Georgia College. She has attended Georgia Southern University and Brewton-Parker College. Rashida’s family is made up of her husband, Chatavis “Tay” Taylor, and their three children: daughter, Sydney and sons Conley and Montrail. O’mari is her only grandson. Currently, she owns a business and works for a non-profit business. Rashida is involved in several civics organizations. The family attends church at Open Door Worship Center.

Contact info:
P.O. Box 74
Metter, GA 30439
(912)685-2527
[email protected]
C. Brandon Sikes

Brandon is employed with Crider Foods as a purchasing manager. He is married to Erin Sikes and they have two children, Layton and Peyson.

Contact info:
P.O. Box 74
Metter, GA 30439
(912)685-2527
[email protected]

City Council

Mayor Edwin O. Boyd

James McKie

Paul MacGregor

Chyrileen Boston Kilcrease

Rashida Taylor

C. Brandon Sikes