Minutes Joint Called Meeting January 22nd, 2025 5:30 pm Cornelia Community House, 601 Wyly Street, Cornelia, GA30531 B Bovela Demorest 128 HABERSHAM COUNTY GEORGIA BrIRE CIARKESVILE The leurtafllaberhan Mayor Stephanie Almagno, Councilmember Erik Keith, Councimember Nancy Lehman, Councilmember Kerri Davis, and Councilmember Alice Venter were in attendance. Calll Meetings to Order (alphabetical order) Mayor Almagno called the City of Baldwin's meeting to order at 5:32 pm. Invocation and Pledge Public Comments New Business 1. Discussion of House Bill 581 Phil Sutton gave a PowerPoint presentation on the four components of House Bill 581.There was an open discussion amongst the Cities regarding House Bill 581 and whether or not each entity intended to opt in. 2. Consideration/Approval of HB 581 Resolutions of Intent Council was in consensus to move forward with opting in to House Bill 581. Action: A motion was made by Erik Keith to approve Resolution #2025-01160R as presented with a second by Alice Venter. Motion Carried 4-0. Adjourment ofMeetings (aphabeticalorder) Action: A motion was made by Erik Keith to adjourn the meeting with a second by Nancy Lehman. Motion Carried 4-0 at 6:39 pm. DG Stephanie Almagno, Mayor EE 1/27/2025 OF_BALDate Approved by Council CITY DD SEAL IN, GA N Erin City Clerk Special Called Meeting Minutes January 220d,2025 Page 11