City of Summerville Seeks Bids for Road Work, New Trucks and Wastewater Facility Project

The City of Summerville has posted a series of requests for bids during August, seeking contractors and vendors for projects ranging from street resurfacing and improvements at the wastewater treatment plant to the purchase of several new city trucks.

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Summerville City Council To Meet Today With Police Vehicles, Employee Pay And City Projects On Agenda

The Summerville City Council will meet today, Monday, August 10, for its regular called meeting, with several purchases, personnel matters and city projects scheduled for discussion and possible action.

The meeting begins at 5 p.m. at Summerville City Hall. The agenda lists Mayor Rickey Hughes along with council members Simone Adams, Dana W. Mosley, Jeff Martin, Joe Money Jr. and Zachary Martin.

Mayor Hughes’ comments will include announcements and a proclamation for Terry Money. The council will also consider approval of minutes from its July 13 regular called meeting.

Several items are included on the consent agenda. The council is being asked to authorize the city manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Mountain Education and the City of Summerville. Proposed amendments to city policies concerning employee concerns, disciplinary actions and terminations are also listed.

Council members will consider several sign requests along with a Georgia Environmental Finance Authority resolution concerning a loan modification. The agenda also calls for approval of a $6,400 NyHart service agreement for actuarial valuation work and the purchase of various-sized Hymax couplings from Ferguson Waterworks for $18,569.70.

Under new business, the council is scheduled to discuss and possibly take action on a resolution reinstating the city’s Code of Ordinances regarding buildings and building regulations. Council members will also consider a pay increase for the Public Safety Director due to additional duties and approve pay for the interim Water Treatment Plant supervisor.

Another major item involves the proposed purchase of two police vehicles from Prater Ford. The agenda lists a cost not to exceed $45,331.76 for each base vehicle, along with $11,918 per vehicle to install emergency equipment through Coosa Valley Communications and additional costs for vehicle lettering through Hi-Tech Signs & Graphs.

The council will also consider quotes for a metal maintenance shop and a concrete pad for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. An executive session concerning personnel is also on the agenda.

Here is the complete agenda for the meeting:

Summerville City Council To Consider Police Vehicles, Pay Increases And Water Projects Tomorrow Evening

The Summerville City Council will meet tomorrow evening for its regular called meeting, with several personnel, public safety and infrastructure matters on the agenda.

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Summerville City Council to Consider Building Code Reinstatement, Fair Donation at Monday Meeting

The Summerville City Council will meet Monday evening with several items on the agenda, including a proposal to reinstate portions of the city’s building regulations and a request to support the Chattooga County Fair.

The council’s regular meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, July 13, at Summerville City Hall.

Among the new business items, council members will discuss and consider reinstating the city’s Code of Ordinances related to buildings and building regulations. The agenda does not specify what changes would accompany the reinstatement.

Council members will also consider approving a $5,000 donation to the Chattooga County Fair, which is scheduled for August 27-30, 2026.

The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from three previous meetings, change orders for sanitary sewer improvements serving the Industrial Park and the 2024 Community Development Block Grant project, an update to the city’s holiday policy, and authorization for Mayor Rickey Hughes to sign a letter of support for the Propel Program.

The meeting will also feature the recognition of Firefighter Britt Evans on his retirement, followed by financial updates from City Manager Jason Winters. The meeting will conclude with an opportunity for public comments before adjournment.

Summerville City Council To Consider Lease Agreements, Equipment Purchase, Volunteer Firefighter Payments

The Summerville City Council is scheduled to meet Monday evening with several major items on the agenda, including lease agreements, equipment purchases, firefighter funding, and infrastructure matters.

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Chickamauga City Council Postpones Mayor Deck Hearing After Crowd Exceeds Meeting Space

The Chickamauga City Council issued a prepared statement Saturday night, Jan. 31, following Friday’s public hearing that had been scheduled regarding Mayor Trey Deck.

City officials apologized for what they called a lack of space to accommodate the public at the special-called meeting on Jan. 30, saying the turnout was so large that many people were unable to enter the venue. The council said it unanimously voted to postpone the hearing until a larger, more suitable location can be arranged.

The statement also says the city is following legal guidance on what information can be released publicly to protect the mayor’s right to a fair hearing. The council noted that the mayor’s attorney received notice and evidence of the allegations on Jan. 15, and that one of the allegations involves a human resources matter requiring discretion. The city says details and evidence will be presented during the rescheduled public hearing, where the mayor will have the opportunity to respond.

Summerville City Council to Hold Special Called Meeting Monday

The Summerville City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is expected to focus heavily on city finances and budget planning as officials review the mid-year status of the current fiscal year.

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