Category Archives: News and Announcements

WE ARE HIRING! Police Officer

City of Summerville Job Announcement Police Officer JOB SUMMARY This position performs police work involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws, and the investigation of crime. MAJOR DUTIES Answers calls relayed by a dispatcher, to include: domestic disputes, burglaries, suspicious characters, traffic accidents, etc. Patrols assigned geographical areas of the city in order to monitor businesses, residences and public areas. Writes reports and completes forms, including incident and accident reports. Apprehends and cites traffic law violators; directs traffic in congested areas as needed. Provides first aid and CPR as needed. Conducts criminal investigations; interviews witnesses, suspects and victims; conducts surveillance; gathers evidence and prepare case files. Testifies in judicial proceedings when necessary. Assists other departmental units and other law enforcement agencies as requested. Secures and preserves the scenes of crimes and fatal traffic accidents until appropriate support units arrive and assists with investigation. Performs public service duties, such as assisting lost and stranded motorists, entering locked cars, providing transportation to citizens in need, etc. Arrests and takes prisoners into custody; processes persons arrested. Inspects weapons and patrol car; monitors patrol car maintenance. Serves warrants and other official court orders. Performs related duties. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves and of specialized law enforcement equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia. Any person interested in this position may submit an application at the City of Summerville, 120 Georgia Ave., Summerville, GA 30747. Resumes may also be submitted via e-mail to htucker@summervillega.org or mailed to: City of Summerville Attn: Harold Tucker P.O. Box 180 Summerville, GA 30747 ...
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November Special Called Meeting

Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Nov 7, 2022 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: November Special Called Meeting Please visit the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/85916185277?pwd=MzFGVGV6eU5KMWFPUzMrM2phRGRpQT09 Passcode: 343311 Or One tap mobile : US: +16468769923, 85916185277#,*343311# or +16469313860, 85916185277#,*343311# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 859 1618 5277 Passcode: 343311 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbhMBKWUFI ...
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October Regular Council Meeting

      City Seal       Regular Council Meeting Regular Council meetings, are scheduled for the 2nd Monday of the month. The Regular Council Meeting will be on October 10th, at 5PM, at City Hall. The meeting will also be available to attend as a virtual meeting that can be joined by telephone or by computer/smart phone.  Zoom meetings notes for participants: You may join via computer, smart phone, and telephone. Participants will be muted by upon joining the meeting, and will be given opportunity to speak in sections of the meeting for public comments and questions. Meeting ID:  833 9660 5743 Password:  231840 To join by computer or smart phone:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83396605743?pwd=RVdDdDhpS2UxNzdJamMyVWh2M1FjZz09 To join by telephone: Call 1-646-876-9923 and enter the meeting ID and password when prompted...
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PROPOSAL: PRODUCTION WELL NO. 1 NEAR GAMBLE SPRING

PROPOSAL ADVERTISEMENT Owner: City of Summerville Address: 120 Georgia Avenue P.O. Box 180 Summerville, GA 30747 Project: Production Well No. 1 Near Gamble Spring 1.1. COMPETITIVE COST SEALED PROPOSALS Sealed proposals for the construction of Production Well No. 1 Near Gamble Spring will be received by the City of Summerville at Summerville City Hall, 120 Georgia Avenue, P.O. Box 180, Summerville, GA 30747, until Monday, November 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. local time at which time the proposals received will be publicly opened and read. No proposal may be withdrawn after the closing time for the receipt of proposals for a period of sixty (60) days. Only one contract will be awarded. 1.2. SCOPE OF WORK Under this project, the Contractor must furnish the labor and materials necessary to convert a ±350 VF 8” test well into a ±400 VF 12” high production well (+1,500 gpm) within a limestone formation using casing advancement or dual rotary technology. More specifically, the work shall include drilling, screening, development, pump testing, a 100 HP vertical turbine pump, electrical wiring, SCADA, yard piping, water quality analysis, videoing, disinfection, a pre-chlorination system, and all other appurtenances necessary for a complete installation. Time allotted for completion of work is 210 consecutive calendar days. All Work shall be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications. The Work will be awarded in one (1) Contract. 1.3. PLANS, SPECIFICATION AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The Issuing Office for Bidding Documents is Carter & Sloope, Inc., 115 Woodland Way, Suite 120, Canton, GA 30114. Please contact Chrissy Garrison at 770-479-8782 or email at cgarrison@cartersloope.com. Offerors may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Bidding Documents must be purchased with cash or check in the non-refundable amount of $300.00. Upon receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents will be sent via UPS Ground or can be picked-up in-person. Electronic copies can also be furnished via email link for the same amount. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. SECTION 00111-2 PROPOSAL ADVERTISEMENT City of Summerville C & S Project No. S9390.026 Production Well No. 1 February 2021 Near Gamble Spring Revision 0 EJCDC C-111 Copyright © 2013 National Society of Professional Engineers. All rights reserved. 1.4. BID BOND Proposals shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified cashier’s check in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid. All bonds shall be by a surety company licensed in Georgia with an “A” minimum rating of performance and a financial strength of at least five (5) times the contract price as listed in the most current publication of “Best’s Key Rating Guide Property Liability”. Performance and Payment Bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price shall be required of the successful Offeror if contract is awarded. Each Bond shall be accompanied by a “Power of Attorney” authorizing the attorney-in-fact to bind the surety and certified to include the date of the bond. 1.5. CONTRACTOR LICENSE The Contractor performing the work must provide proof of a valid license by the State of Georgia as a Water Well Contractor. 1.6. PERMITS The status of Federal, State, and/or Local permits for this project are as follows: GA EPD Plan Approval: 04/11/2022 1.7. EASEMENTS & RIGHTS-OF-WAY All easements and rights-of-way for permanent installations have been obtained or will be obtained by the Owner prior to issuing the Notice to Proceed. 1.8. GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT All qualifying Contractors and Subcontractors performing work with the City of Summerville must register and participate in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, to verify the work eligibility information of new employees. In order for a Bid to be considered, it is mandatory that the Bidder’s Affidavit of Compliance with O.C.G.A. §13-10-91 be completed and submitted with the Bid. 1.9. FUNDING SOURCES Funding is to be provided by USDA, Rural Development. All Bidders must comply with 41 CFR 60-4 in regards to affirmative action, to insure equal opportunity to females and minorities. 1.10. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, including without limitation, the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Proposals and to reject the Proposal of any Offeror if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Offeror, whether because the Proposal is not responsive or the Offeror is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner. SECTION 00111-3 PROPOSAL ADVERTISEMENT City of Summerville C & S Project No. S9390.026 Production Well No. 1 February 2021 Near Gamble Spring Revision 0 EJCDC C-111 Copyright © 2013 National Society of Professional Engineers. All rights reserved. 1.11. AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL “Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All listed iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term “iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction materials. The deminimis and minor components waiver {add project specific waivers as applicable} apply to this contract.” Owner: City of Summerville By: Harry Harvey Title: Mayor Date: October 3, 2022...
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Notice of Distilled Spirits License Lottery Drawing

The City of Summerville will hold the lottery drawing to select applicants for the package sale of distilled spirits license on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall.

Two licenses will be issued according to the City of Summerville alcohol ordinance.

The following applicants have applied for a distilled spirits package license at the following locations:

 

Athrv, LLC.

310 Highway 114

Summerville, GA. 30747

 

BP Services, LLC

10900 Commerce St, Suite B

Summerville, Ga 30747

 

Akshar Golden, LLC

10707 Commerce St

Summerville, GA 30747

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World Friendship Pocket Park Project

World Friendship Pocket Park Project Offers Residents The Opportunity To Purchase Engraved Bricks To Adorn The Park 

World Friendship Pocket Park Engraved Brick Order Form

The Friendship Capital of The World Project is inclusive of all races, ages, socio-economic status, and abilities. Summerville’s promotion of friendship and acts of kindness are an equal opportunity to all persons who choose to participate. It requires no money, special qualifications, or abilities to show acts of friendship, and kindness to others. The last week in July is now declared Friendship Week in Summerville, which concludes with a Friendship Festival in J.R. “Dick” Dowdy Park. To bring this project to the next level, Summerville Main Street is heading up The World Friendship Pocket Park Project. The pocket park will be located across from the Summerville Depot and will encompass the Jon Payne Pavilion. The park was designed by Nikki Benefield, a Main Street Board Member who studied landscape architecture at the University of Georgia. Special features of the planned park will include a “Solid Rock of World Friendship” to be surrounded by engraved bricks, a flag pole to be adorned with The World Friendship Flag, a wide variety of colorful plantings to be accentuated by up lighting, an irrigation system, and an upgraded seating area under the pavilion. Seed money for this project was donated by John Turner and Dan Lipscomb with hopes of the pocket park becoming a focal point and photo spot for locals, as well as visitors.     Summerville Main Street is offering a unique opportunity to remember a loved one, commemorate an event, or immortalize anything else important to you. The “Buy a Brick” campaign will raise funds for the construction of The World Friendship Pocket Park while also highlighting and remembering “friends” of our community.  Each 4" x 8" engraved brick, which includes 3 lines of text with 20 characters per line, are currently being sold for the cost of $100. To purchase a brick, you may order a brick in person at the Summerville Main Street Office during normal business hours. Brick order forms may be downloaded from the City of Summerville website at www.summervillega.org or you may request an order form by emailing slocklear@summervillega.org. Bricks are limited. The deadline to order bricks is July 12, or until the bricks are sold out. Please note that there is a 4 to 6 weeks turn around for the commemorative bricks to be made, and delivered, once the final order is placed. Engraved bricks are anticipated to be back around the end of August to be installed. A special ground breaking event for the pocket park is scheduled for July 30 during the 2022 Friendship Festival. Completion of The World Friendship Pocket Park is anticipated to be fall of 2022. For more information on this project please contact Summerville Main Street.

World Friendship Pocket Park Engraved Brick Order Form

Summerville Main Street

      P.O. Box 180, Summerville, Ga. 30747

     Phone: (706) 859-0900

       Email slocklear@summervillega.org

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Sum-Nelly Arts & Crafts Festival Canceled

Recreation Department Director Bo Chamlee has announced due to concerns regarding a City Seallarge public gathering that draws attendees and vendors close together, Sum-Nelly Arts & Crafts Festival has been canceled for 2020. The City looks forward to bringing the event back next year. For questions please contact the Summerville Recreation Department at (706) 859-0910....
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