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Council to Vote on New City Manager at April 14 Meeting

The Cave Spring City Council is expected to vote to extend an offer of employment to a new city manager during the Tuesday, April 14, council meeting. The search for a new city manager has been underway since late last year.

Council is also expected to vote on several other items during the April 14 meeting including:

  • A request to rename Stewart Circle.
  • A $7,305 software requisition related to water meters.
  • A $7,050 requisition for new water meters and the associated items.
  • A key policy to govern the issuance and management of keys.
  • A resolution related to the Certified City of Ethics program.
  • A proclamation recognizing Georgia Cities Week.
  • A proclamation recognizing Arbor Day 2026.
  • A resolution to establish a schedule of fees and fines.

Additionally, the first reading of the event ordinance is scheduled for Tuesday night.

Council will also meet in executive session to discuss legal matters.

CAVE SPRING CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 14, 2026

6:00 P.M.

AGENDA



Call to Order

Invocation

Pledge to the American Flag

Citizen Comments

Approval of Minutes – March 10, 12, 25 and April 1, 7

Adjustments

Requisitions

Delta Municipal Supply

STAline Waterworks, Inc.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Northwest Georgia Housing Authority Request

New City Manager Approval

Resolution – Fines and Fee Schedule

Key Policy

Event Ordinance – 1st Reading

City of Ethics

Georgia Cities Week Proclamation

Clean-up Day Reminder

Arbor Day Proclamation

Executive Session

Adjourn


Cave Spring City Hall Council Chambers


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