Should You Let Your Faucet Drip in Extreme Cold Weather?
Yes, You Should Drip Your Faucet in Cold Weather
According to the many sources, the short answer to that question is yes, you do. It’s constantly recommended that we drip our faucets in cold weather for one important reason: to prevent our pipes from freezing. “When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold-water drip (and hot water lines if not insulated) from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe—even at a trickle—helps prevent pipes from freezing.” And while that may cause concern for those of you who like to keep your water bills low each month, letting your faucet drip may save you a bigger bill for repairing your pipes, especially during extreme cold weather.
At What Temperature Do Pipes Freeze and Burst?
So what do “below temperature” numbers look like? Farm Bureau Insurance noted that pipes have a temperature alert threshold of 20°F—which means pipes will begin to freeze at this temperature and in some cases, even burst. That doesn’t mean, however, that pipes will only freeze if the temperature is at 20°F and below. If your pipes happen to be exposed to cold air or are not insulated, the freezing—even if you are dripping your faucets—can still occur at temperatures above the noted threshold.
How to Thaw Frozen Pipes
If by chance you forget to drip your faucet (or just haven’t gotten to the point where you’re sold on doing so) and your pipes freeze over, know that not all is lost immediately. If your pipes are still in good standing and haven’t burst after freezing, Insurance companies revealed that you may be able to unfreeze them with an appliance that you use daily: your hair dryer. Before heating the pipe closest to the faucet to try your hand and thawing it out, however, you’ll want to make sure you’re not standing in any water as to avoid any harm to yourself and others.
Overall, it’s best that you take heed and drip your faucets when temperatures dip below freezing. A simple trickle of hot and/or cold water—both from faucets inside and outside the home—can prevent you from having to deal with a much larger issue (and bill!) in the long run.
City of Lula
Posted for Monday, Dec 19th, 2022
Regular Monthly City Council Meeting / City Hall/ 7:00 PM
Public Hearing
Adoption of Residential Zoning/Amendments/Changes as described
Agenda for Monday Dec. 19th, 2022
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Pledge and Invocation
Citizen Comment
- Minutes from previous(s) month(s) Regular Voting Council Session ,
- Yard of the Month recipients “Christmas in Lula” Winners
- Finance
- Current Conditions
- Scheduled Computer Hardware UPDATE to Finance Committee set meeting with Vendor/Pending
- GADOT REPORTING/ Proposed Road Improvements Engineering
- Water Sewer Current Conditions /
- WWTP Issues/
- EPD inspection completed
- Proposed TCR Tap- Fees Increases, Utility Committee, Public Comment to be scheduled
- Demolition Bids for Structures Carter Alley/ Attorney review / Process / Bid Opening Feb 15th, 3 PM
- Adoption of Residential Building Requirements, with Changes
- Park and Festival Committee,
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- Lula Bellton Historical Society Request for use of the Depot Monthly 2023 (4th Monday)
- DOG Park Proposed, 250 ft $6,000/ Estimate /
- Depot Rental/ Discount/ Policy to Committee See Attorney comments
- Comprehensive Plan Update, / Steering Committee/ next meeting Thursday Jan 19th/ 6 PM
- Adoption of Residential Zoning/Amendments Changes,
- Planning Commission Recommendation to approve
- Reminder Temporary change to Planning Commission meeting dates for Jan. 5th 6:00 Pm Feb. 1st Thursday of the Month.
- Proposed DRI, Belton Bridge Town Home Proposed 244 Units/
- GMA Training Schedule Staff and Council/ availability 3-hours/ same date
- Lula Bellton Historical Society Meeting No meeting for Dec.
- Reminder Lunch- Noon, Thursday Dec 22nd. RSVP Office Closed for the afternoon
- Reschedule Monthly Meeting for January – Due to MLK Holiday / Proposed Date Jan. 17th 7:00 PM?
- Holiday Schedule for Christmas & New Year’s City Operations.
Office Closes at Noon Dec 22nd at noon.
Closed Friday Dec 23rd
Closed Monday Dec 26th
Closed Monday Jan. 2nd,
Operations reopen Tuesday Jan 3rd.
- Garbage Collection will not be affected for the Holidays, so be sure and have your garbage out on your collection day!
Citizen Comments
Council Comments
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
| Reminder Public Hearing set for January 9th, 2023
Los Arcos Bar and Grill Restaurant II, LLC filed an application for a license for the retail sale of distilled spirits by consumption on the premises located at 6031 Main Street, Lula. The Council of the City of Lula shall consider the application during the Council meeting on Monday, January 9, 2023 that begins at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 6055 Main Street, Lula. The public is invited to attend and be heard with regards to this application. |
Holiday Schedule for Christmas & New Year’s City Operations .
Office Closes at Noon Dec 22nd at noon.
Closed Friday Dec 23rd
Closed Monday Dec 26th
Closed Monday Jan. 2nd,
Operations reopen Tuesday Jan 3rd.
- Garbage Collection will not be affected for the Holidays, so be sure and have your garbage out on your collection day!
Meeting Notice
Posted December 14th, 2022
Comprehensive Plan Update,
Appointed Steering Committee/ Stakeholder Meeting
Location Lula City Hall
Date of Meeting Dec 15th, 2022, 6 PM Duration 1 Hour
Agenda
Organizational Meeting
City of Lula
Posted Friday, December 09, 2022
Agenda Dec 12th
Public Comment
Proposed Beer and Wine Liquor License by the drink “ Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant’ 6031 Main Street Lula GA,
Work Session / 6:00 PM
Draft Agenda for Monday Dec 12th
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Pledge and Invocation
Citizens Comments
- Minutes from previous(s) month(s) Regular Voting Council Session ,
- Yard of the Month recipients “Christmas in Lula” YOM 100 Utility Credit , please choose selection the weekend of Dec 17th, turn in on Monday Dec 19th
- Finance
- Current Conditions
- Carter Alley / update/ Environmental Evaluation, BID Process for demolition
- Scheduled Computer Hardware UPDATE to Finance Committee set meeting with Vendor
- Current Utility Billing
- SPLOST Collections
- GADOT REPORTING/ Proposed Road Improvements Engineering
- Water Sewer Current Conditions /
- WWTP Issues
- Sewer Line “ I” Construction Status/ Completion Feb 2023
- Well Pumps Ordered , Oconee , Victoria Lane Pump Replacement/ Splost 7
- Belton Bridge Well Development Status
- Proposed TCR Tap- Fees Increases, Utility Committee, Public Comment to be scheduled
- Proposed Beer and Wine Liquor License by the drink “ Los Arcos Mexican Resturant’ 6031 Main Street Lula GA, Public Comment , City Attorney
- Demolition Bids for Structures Carter Alley/ Attorney review / Process / Issue of Historical Nature
- Adoption of Residential Building Requirements, back to committee / direction from council
- Park and Festival Committee,
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- DOG Park Proposed, 250 ft $6,000/ Estimate / With Changes committee direction
- Depot Rental/ discount
- Comprehensive Plan Update, / Steering Committee
- First Meeting Dec 15th/ -1 Hour 6 PM
- Planning Commission
- Recommendation to council for adoption of Residential Zoning/Amendments Changes, Public Comment Heard/ to Planning and Zoning Committee ?
- Reminder Temporary change to meeting dates for Jan. Feb. 1st Thursday of the Month.
- Proposed DRI,
- Agenda Request, M Lusink Overnight Parking , Athens Chattahoochee City Parking lot/ to Committee? Also, Murals
- Road Striping New Bid Proposal
- Proposal, Lula Bellton Historical Society Request for use of the Depot Monthly 2023 (4th Monday)
- Code Enforcement/ Chiefs School, Jan 23-25 +$825- Maintain Credentials
- End of Year Employee Performance Incentive, to be distributed Dec 16th
- Christmas In Lula, Parade and Festival, Recap
- GMA Training Schedule Staff and Council/ availability ? 3-hours/ same date
- Lula Bellton Historical Society Meeting No meeting for Dec.
- Reminder Lunch- Noon, Thursday Dec 22nd. RSVP
- Holiday Schedule for Christmas & New Year’s City Operations .Office Closed Dec 23rd & 26th Jan. 2nd, offices reopen Jan 3rd.
Citizen Comments
Council Comments
This is a preliminary look at what we anticipate will be under consideration of the Council. Some items are strictly for discussion only and keeping the council informed of current conditions and will not be placed on the regular agenda. The Agenda for the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Council being the third Monday of every month will be published by noon the Friday prior to the meeting date. All requests to be placed on the regular agenda should come in writing (forms available) a week in advance and should encompass all supporting documents in advance of the work session.
City of Lula
Public Notice
“Lula Planning Commission”
Agenda
Tuesday Dec 6th , 2022, 6:00 PM, Lula City Hall.
Public Hearing
Draft Residential District Changes Fall Winter 2022
Agenda
Planning Commission
Mrs. Shannon Jenrette
Mr. Wayne Clanton
Mr. Joshua Addison
Welcome
Agenda
- 2023 Comprehensive Land Use Update / Stakeholders/ Steering Committee
- Why, how, what and when (beginning Dec 15th, completed by Aug 2023)
- Discussion on Proposed / Draft District Changes Sept 2022 Residential development/
- Setbacks
- Changes to Variances
Reminder meeting location is “Lula City Hall” 6055 Main Street, Lula GA
City of Lula
Posted for Monday, Nov 21
Special Called Monthly City Council Meeting / City Hall/ 6:30 PM
Swearing in Ceremony for newly elected council members 6:30 PM
Oath read by City Clerk Tangee Puckett
- Post -Five-Chip Horst
- Post-One-Tony Cornett
- Newly Elected Comments
Agenda for Monday Nov 21, 2022
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Pledge and Invocation
Citizen Comments
- Minutes from previous(s) month(s) Regular Voting Council Session ,
- Yard of the Month recipients / November! And “Christmas in Lula” YOM 100 Utility Credit
- Finance
- Current Conditions
- Carter Alley / update/ Environmental Evaluation, BID Process for demolition
- GEFA Loan No. 1 Proposed Payoff, approximately $857,000 to be paid by
- Sewer TCR Fund $ 428,000
- Utility Fund $ 200,000
- General Fund $ 228,548
- Recognize Budget Adjustments to General Fund and Utility Fund
- Restate All Sewer Line “I” Payments to Capital Improvements
- Scheduled Computer Hardware UPDATE to Finance Committee for consideration
- Water Sewer Current Conditions /
- Sewer Line “ I” Construction Status
- Mtn View Well No 2 repaired in service, Oconee , Victoria Lane Pump Replacement
- Budget Adjustment to amend U-FUND to recognize an additional $12,000
- Or SPLOST 7 Dollars for a like amount
- Belton Bridge Well Development Status / EPD Approval/
- Belt Press Preventive Maintenance / Parts
- Oconee Building Maintenance
- Victoria Lane Building Maintenance
- Proposed TCR Tap- Fees Increases, to Utility Committee/ Schedule if approved Effective January 2023, Public Comment Dec?
- Proposed Beer and Wine Liquor License by the drink “ Los Arcos Mexican Resturant’ 6031 Main Street Lula GA, Public Comment to be reestablished, City Attorney
- Reminder Solid Waste Fee approved by Mayor and Council in March are now in effect for November
- Committee Assignments / Upcoming Mayor assignments
- Notice of DRI – #3840 Cagle 52 Business Park (Hall Co.)5 Acres Submitted
- 9th District/ Utility Assistance / Revisit
- Adoption of Residential Building Requirements, committee recommendation for approval
- Park and Festival Committee,
- DOG Park Proposed, 250 ft $4,000/ committee direction
- Revisit Wellness Park,
Wi-Fi, Security Cameras (initial Coverage 3 Cameras , parking, restrooms, pavilion. Estimated Cost, Building $2,000
Monthly Operational Cost
- Comprehensive Plan Update, Appointments for Stakeholders / Steering Committee
- Number of Stakeholder
- Appointments
- First Meeting Dec 15th/ -1 Hour 6 PM
- Planning Commission Temporary change to meeting dates for Jan. Feb. First Thursday of the Month.
- Process for Adoption/ Consideration of Zoning (Residential )Amendments/ Schedule -Dec 6th Public Hearing 6 PM/ Planning Commission Lula City Hall
- Christmas In Lula, Parade and Festival, Sign Up Today Dec 3rd, Movie
- GMA Training Schedule Staff and Council/ availability ? 3-hours/ same date
- Lula Bellton Historical Society Meeting the fourth Monday of the Month at the DEPOT 7 PM, at the DEPOT all are invited.
- Holiday Schedule for Thanksgiving. Office Closed Nov 24th and 25th
- Street Committee Meeting/ resurfacing Priorities established/ Bid Process
Citizen Comments
Council Comments
Happy Thanksgiving , have a wonderful and safe holiday!
All requests to be placed on the regular agenda should come in writing (forms available) and should encompass all supporting documents in advance of the work session. The Regular Monthly Council Meeting is normally the Third Monday of the Month, preceded by a work session on the prior Monday @6:00 PM. All meeting of the Council are open to the Public and the public attendance is encouraged. In the event of a Special Called Meeting of the Council, such meeting shall be posted for Public View 24 hours in advance, with stated agenda.
Work Session Monday Nov 14th Agenda to follow
City of Lula
Posted
Nov 14th , 2022
Work Session / Lula City Hall 6:00 PM
Agenda for Monday Nov 14th, 2022
Opening / Welcome Mayor Joe Thomas
Pledge and Invocation
Citizen Comments
- Minutes from previous(s) month(s) Regular Voting Council Session ,
- Yard of the Month recipients / Fall October Halloween Winners !/ $100 credit per district ,Christmas in Lula YOM 100 Utility Credit
- Finance
- Current Conditions
- Carter Alley / update/ Environmental Evaluation, BID Process for demolition
- GEFA Loan No. 1 Proposed Payoff
- Scheduled Computer Hardware UPDATE
- Water Sewer Current Conditions /
- Sewer Line “ I” Construction Status
- Mtn View Well No 2 repaired in service, Oconee , Victoria Lane Pump Replacement
- Belton Bridge Well Development Status / EPD Approval/
- Belt Press Preventive Maintenance / Scheduled
- Oconee Building Maintenance
- Victoria Lane Building Maintenance
- Proposed TCR Tap- Fees Increases, to Utility Committee/ Schedule
- Proposed Beer and Wine License by the drink “ Los Arcos Mexican Resturant’ 6031 Main Street Lula GA, Public Comment to be reestablished, City Attorney
- Reminder Solid Waste Fee approved by Mayor and Council in March are now in effect for November
- Committee Assignments / Upcoming Mayor assignments
- Notice of DRI – #3840 Cagle 52 Business Park (Hall Co.) 91.5 Acres
- 9th District/ Utility Assistance / Revisit
- Adoption of Residential Building Requirements, committee recommendation for approval
- Martha Morris Request for Street Closing?
- Park and Festival Committee,
- DOG Park Proposed,
- Revisit Wellness Park,
Wi-Fi, Security Cameras (initial Coverage 3 Cameras , parking, restrooms, pavilion. Estimated Cost, Building $2,000
Monthly Operational Cost
- Comprehensive Plan Update, Appointments for Stakeholders / Steering Committee
- Planning Commission Temporary change to meeting dates for Dec. Jan. Feb.
- Process for Adoption/ Consideration of Zoning (Residential )Amendments/ Schedule -Dec
- Press/ Media Policy Adoption
- GMA District 2 Fall Meeting, summary
- Lula Ladies Meeting Lula DEPOT Lunch or Dinner Wednesday Nov 16th ,Noon and 6:30
- Christmas In Lula, Parade and Festival, Sign Up Today Dec 3rd, Movie
- Election Newly Elected and Swearing in ceremony, Chip Horst, and Tony Cornett
- GMA Training Schedule Staff and Council/ availability ?
- Street Committee Meeting/ revisit
- Executive Session
Citizen Comments
Council Comments
Reminder Solid Waste Collection / Garbage Rates Increase in November
In March of this year the Mayor and Council negotiated a new 5-year contract that establishes new monthly garbage collection rates setting the new rate at $14.73 per residence. The new rate hopefully be more stable than past rates and surrounding communities with a cap on CPI’s (Consumer Price Index) limited and no fuel surcharge.
As a reminder the city,
Currently does not charge for monthly limited Limb collection
Still offers a limited bulk collection in the spring at no charge
Currently does not charge property taxes
For Comparison the City of Lula Contracted rate will be $14.73
Cornelia, GA $20.95 per (once) week
(77% more)
Gainesville, GA $32.19 per month, includes recycle, back door options, City provides service.
(118% more)
Homer, $17.00 (they are due for an increase).
(15% More)
Lavonia, Waste Management kept it with an increase to $15.59 (same level of service as Lula).
(5.83% More)
Jefferson, GA went from $13.84 to $17.81 effective 2022,
(20.9% More)
Commerce, GA $15.47 per month, includes recycling service too.
(5.02% More)
Baldwin GA $15.00 per month
(1.83% More)
Cleveland GA $20.05 per month
(36. % increase)
