CLARKESVILLE, Ga. – The Clarkesville City Council will take up several year-end items Monday, including board appointments, retirement plan updates, and approval of the 2026 meeting and holiday schedules. The council will meet for its work session at 5 p.m. followed by its regular meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
It’s a largely administrative slate as the city looks to close out 2025. The council will also receive committee reports and hear updates on ongoing initiatives, including a discussion on impact fees.
Board appointments up for a vote
Council members will consider appointing four representatives: Darrin Johnston, Sean Nix, Liz Treadwell, and Lisa Nicholson to the Habersham County Library Board. Two additional appointments are scheduled for the Clarkesville Housing Authority Board: Rick Coulon and Gloria Camp.
Retirement plan amendment on the agenda
The city is also expected to vote on a resolution to amend Clarkesville’s retirement plan through GMEBS. The change would increase the employee benefit accrual rate from 1.25 percent to 1.5 percent of the final average compensation per year of service, while removing the plan’s “dynamic breakpoint” provision. If approved, the adjustment would take effect January 1, pending acceptance by GMEBS.
2026 schedules for meetings and holidays
The council will consider approval of the 2026 meeting calendar, and their accompanying work sessions. A 2026 holiday schedule is also up for approval, including closures for New Year’s Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Impact fee update
An update on impact fees appears under unfinished business, continuing a discussion that has carried over multiple meetings as the city evaluates future development-related revenue options.
