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The City of Pooler City Council held its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, at 6:01 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting included unanimous approvals of the consent agenda, two resolutions (Planning & Zoning Commission appointments and establishment of a Youth Council), and a contract award for ADA transition plan services. No public comments were made. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
The consent agenda was moved by Councilmember Tom Hutcherson, seconded by Councilmember John Wilcher, and passed unanimously (6-0).
City Manager Heath Lloyd presented the resolution filling two vacancies. The motion by Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Henry, seconded by Councilmember Tom Hutcherson, passed unanimously (6-0).
City Manager Heath Lloyd presented the resolution, noting funding was approved in the FY2026 budget. Councilmember Michael Carpenter introduced Ms. Jennifer O'Neal as the first Volunteer Pooler Youth Council Coordinator and announced he would serve as Chair. The council discussed that the Youth Council will include students in grades 9–12 from Pooler, including homeschooled students, with an initial cohort of 5–8 members. The program runs September through May and includes monthly meetings, community service, leadership development, and an overnight trip to the state capital. The motion by Councilmember Michael Carpenter, seconded by Councilmember Wesley Bashlor, passed unanimously (6-0).
Heath Lloyd reported five key accomplishments: verification of department compliance, continued availability of Title VI notices and complaint forms in English, Spanish, and Korean, posting of language assistance information, availability of ISP language identification cards, and emphasis on stakeholder engagement. Councilmember Wesley Bashlor noted appreciation for the multilingual materials.
Heath Lloyd explained that the annual update documents progress on reducing risk to residents and property, maintaining compliance, preserving eligibility for federal/state grants, and meeting National Flood Insurance Program requirements. No action was taken.
Yeah, I've known her. Since she's about nine years old. Oh wow. Sorry, ma'am. The next meeting that we have is not still first. It's your turn. You want to have your daughter come or somebody else? No, we don't have another meeting till September 21st. We're not going to do that again next year. We're not we don't have one first. We're not having one at the beginning of the church. Because of Labor Day. I don't know why we're not having it on Tuesday. Yeah, we usually come up crazy. Yeah, it's six o'clock. Yep. No one second. Good evening, everyone. Welcome to the City of Pooler, August 17th, City Council meeting. I uh we do have quorum. All are all are in attendance. I hereby call the meeting to order. At this time, I would like to introduce Miss Ellie Grooms. She is going to lead us in our invocation and our pledge of allegiance. If everybody could please stand. Go ahead and please prayer. Lord, thank you for this wonderful wonderful day and all these people being able to get together. And thank you for this wonderful world. Thank you for our city. Please protect the city and help us to go strong. Christ Nammy Prime. Go ahead and start it, Ellie. Attention, salute pluck. I pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic on who she sands. One nation under God. Great job. Thank you so much. Okay. Are there any announcements from city council? Hearing none. Under consent agenda items, we have items A through F. Does council have any questions on any of the department reports? This would be the time to ask. So just a little bit toasty. So kudos to them. That was uh quite a tough fire. It was even we had to call in Garden City for support, so it was a big fire.