An annexation study that plans for a Richmond Hill that doubles in size over the next two decades was approved at Tuesday’s city council meeting.

The study shows a projection of what the city will look like 20-25 years from now, according to Planning and Zoning Director Steve Scholar, "but this is a preliminary plan. Nothing is set in stone here."

Scholar said he would like to include the plan in city’s comprehensive land use plan.

The study, which was discussed only briefly at the meeting, shows about 20,000 acres being added to the city limits of Richmond Hill. It would more than double the size of the city by today’s measurement.

"We would not annex anything without the land owner’s consent, but this study shows what we think the city will look like 20 years from now," Scholar said. "This is being done in order to prepare for the future."

Copies of the plan are expected to be available Monday.

Richmond Hill Police Department Chief Billy Reynolds also took the podium at the meeting and made several announcements, including the addition of motorcycles to RHPD patrol.

Council approved Reynolds’ request to introduce motorcycles. Four cycles are slated to be lease-purchased from Harley Davidson for $7,600 each. Reynolds said this is being done to conserve fuel and to increase the life span of the other RHPD vehicles.

Reynolds spoke of Peace Officers Memorial Day which was followed by a proclamation read by Mayor Richard Davis to recognize this holiday on May 15. The public is invited to a memorial service in J.F. Gregory Park Thursday at noon which will include speakers and the reading of all the names of law enforcement in Georgia who have died in the line of duty this past year.