APRIL 9, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - MOBILE WORKSHOP

CITY GOVERNMENT

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

The special meeting was held at 10:04 a.m., aboard a Chatham Area Transit electric bus.  Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz, called the meeting to order, then recognized Ald. Carolyn H. Bell to offer a prayer.  

PRESENT:  

Alderwoman Carolyn H. Bell, At-Large, Post 1

Alderwoman Alicia Miller Blakely, At-Large, Post 2

Alderwoman Bernetta B. Lanier, District 1

Alderwoman Linda Wilder, District 3 - Vice Chair

Alderman Nick Palumbo, District 4 - Chairman

Alderwoman Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, District 5 - Mayor Pro Tem

Alderman Kurtis Purtee, District 6

ABSENT:

Mayor Van R. Johnson, II

Alderman Detric Leggett, District 2

ALSO, PRESENT:

City Manager Jay Melder

Assistant City Manager Taffanye Young

Chief of Staff Daphanie Williams

City Attorney Bates Lovett

Assistant City Attorney Tara Hicks

Clerk of Council Mark Massey

Deputy Clerk of Council Gwendolyn Jones

City Manager Melder recognized Chatham Area Transit's Chairman Detric Leggett and CEO Stephanie Cutter for providing the transit bus for the mobile tour.  He then gave an overview of the purpose of the mobile workshop while referencing the handouts provided to council.  After the City Manager's presentation, Planning, Zoning & Urban Design Sr. Director Bridget Lidy and her staff, Assistant Director Edward Morrow, Preservation Officer Jessica Baldwin, and Planning Manager John Anagnost faciliated the tour.

The Tour Stops included the following:

1. E. 36^th St (Price to Waters)
2. 1109 E. 32^nd St
3. 1900 E. Victory Dr
4. 2840 Wicklow St
5. 2822 Bee Rd
6. 310 E. Montgomery Crossroads
7. 33 W. Montgomery Crossroads
8. 10010 Abercorn St
9. 14045 Abercorn St
10. 1132 Mohawk St
11. Grey Oak Court
12. 7804 Abercorn St
13. 5820 White Bluff Rd
14. 131 & 135 Fair St
15. 2601 W. Bay Street

Returned to City Hall

There were three hard stops, along the tour, to which council members exited the tour bus and interacted with presenters at two stops.  The first stop was with Brianna Paxton at 1109 E. 32nd Street.  Ms. Paxton presented details about the duplex that was still under construction and the benefits of the Affordable Housing Overlay District.  The second hard stop was at 131 & 135 Fair Street. This location consisted of two new homes, each having an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).  At both locations council members were able to tour the properties and make further inquiries.  The third stop occurred at the Southwest Library in order to take a restroom break where snacks and water were provided.

There was no Executive Session held.

There was no City Manager's Update held.

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz adjourned the special called meeting at 1:02 p.m.  There was no action taken. 

Mark Massey, Clerk of Council

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