Snellville council approves salary study, auditor engagement, vehicle surplus and a concept‑plan contract; ordinances advanced

The Snellville City Council on May 27 approved several administrative and procurement items with unanimous votes and advanced two ordinances to the June 8 agenda.

Salary study: Council approved a proposal for a follow‑up classification and compensation study from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government to verify market competitiveness of city pay scales. The contract amount recorded in the meeting was $15,136; the study follows an earlier 2023 classification and compensation review that established a $15 minimum wage and a revised pay scale.

Audit engagement: The council approved an engagement letter with CKH CPAs & Advisors to perform the city’s annual audit, replacing the retiring auditor Jimmy Whitaker.

Surplus property: Council declared several police vehicles and associated equipment surplus (a 2010 Nissan Altima, two Dodge Durango police units, a vault system) and authorized sale through an online auction platform (govdeals.com).

Jacobs concept plan: Council approved a proposal with Jacobs to prepare a concept plan for redevelopment of the site at Highway 124 and Oak Road, authorizing the mayor to sign a contract not to exceed $50,000 pending city‑attorney approval.

Ordinances advanced: Council waived the first readings and placed Ordinance 2026‑02 (FY2026–27 budget ordinance) and Ordinance 2026‑03 (solid‑waste code amendments reflecting a new sanitation contract and phaseout of the blue‑bag program) on the June 8 agenda for final action.

Executive session: The council recessed into an executive session to discuss pending and potential litigation pursuant to OCGA §50‑14‑21; a roll call showed Mayor Barbara Bender, Mayor Pro Tem Norman Carter and all council members present and voting to close the meeting. No action resulted from the executive session; the council reconvened, reported no action taken, and adjourned the meeting.