Willamstown approves solar energy ordinances

The Williamstown City Council held a brief special meeting March 10 to approve three ordinances.

- The second reading of Ordinance 2026-02 was conducted. The ordinance amends the city’s official zoning ordinance to change a 102.97-acre parcel at 1060 Barnes Road on the west side of I-75 from Agricultural-One to Highway Commercial. The property is owned by Williamstown Farms, LLC.

The ordinance was approved with all voting in the affirmative with the exception of Gina Austin Smith who abstained due to conflict of interest.

- The second reading of Ordinance 2026-03 was conducted. The ordinance is a text amendment to Article XV of Williamstown’s Official Zoning Ordinance, adding a section that includes regulations for solar energy systems. 

The ordinance was unanimously approved.

- The second reading of Ordinance 2026-04 was conducted. This ordinance is also a text amendment to Article X of Williamstown’s Official Zoning Ordinance regarding solar energy systems.

The ordinance was unanimously approved.

Mayor’s update

- Mayor David Henson reported the city received bids for work on Webb Park. However, they were more than $100,000 over budget, so  they were rejected, he said.  Another bid packet will be sent out broken into smaller parts.

- Henson announced Williamstown’s new fire truck was finally delivered. 

- Henson reported a purchase agreement was entered into with Roberta Poole for purchase of the building at 121 North Main Street. The City plans to turn the property into a welcome center with public restrooms.

Henson announced in a meeting with local business leaders March 9 that the goal is to have the welcome center open by June 1.

The next meeting of the Williamstown City Council will be April 6 at 6 p.m., 400 North Main Street, Williamstown