City Commission

Rome City Commission Planning Session Fire Administration Building, East 12th Street, Rome Friday, March 25, 2022 7:30 a.m. Full Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Mayor Stevenson’s Welcome and Opening Comments Importance of Working Together and Unity Elyse Davis, Facilitator, Northwest Georgia Community Development Manager, Georgia Power Company Review of Agenda/Courtesies Commission/Staff Issues and Action Items Economic Development • Hospital Property Update – Missy Kendrick, President & CEO, Rome-Floyd Development Authority • Economic development/industry in city limits BREAK – 10 minutes Joint Services • Parks & Recreation/Splash Pad • Parks & Recreation/Trails • LOST Agreement • Double Taxation from County Regulatory/Planning • ULDC update and discussion • River District update • Proximity of alcohol pouring to churches LUNCH General Administration • Elected official and staff roles • City attorney and city organization chart • Commissioner’s role in public meetings o Discussion of needs/questions with staff prior to Caucus meetings o Communications during commission meetings/Committee reports • Rome City Youth Council • Elections (in general) • City election schedules • Increase in commissioners pay • Communications between commissioners/staff • Challenge of commission interaction with staff BREAK – 10 minutes Public Works/Infrastructure • City Project Updates • Transportation o Ways to encourage use of public transportation o Park & Ride service o Mass media information on transportation options • City internet upgrades • Bonds, Inflation, “cost of waiting” • SPLOST committee and project selection process OTHER ISSUES? ADJOURN Mayor Stevenson