Camden County public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 1.10 acres at 264 Kinlaw Rd, Woodbine from General Commercial (C-G) to Single-Family Residential (R-1), along with a Future Land Use Map amendment from 'Commercial' to 'Residential'. The owner has discontinued the business on the parcel and seeks residential zoning. Planning staff recommends approval.

• Rezoning RZ2022-13: 1.10 acres at 264 Kinlaw Rd, Woodbine (Tax Map 080 070) from C-G to R-1
• Future Land Use Map Amendment FLU2022-06: change from 'Commercial' to 'Residential'
• Owner: Lucille G. Dawson Etal; applicant: Lucille G. Dawson
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a request to rezone 1.10 acres at Kinlaw Rd from General Commercial to Single-Family Residential. The commission also approved a Future Land Use Map Amendment to change the designation from Commercial to Residential.

• Approved rezoning RZ2022-13 for 1.10 acres at Kinlaw Rd from General Commercial (C-G) to Single-Family Residential (R-1) (Unanimous)
• Approved Future Land Use Map Amendment FLU2022-06 from Commercial to Residential (Unanimous)
• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including an intergovernmental agreement for the City of St. Marys Tax Allocation District #2, adoption of the FY2023 Capital Improvement Element, and multiple budget amendments. The board will also discuss funding for the Thiokol Memorial Project Museum and approve various operational items such as radio site upgrades and park repairs. The meeting will also include a Solid Waste Authority session with its own agenda.

• Resolution and Intergovernmental Agreement for City of St. Marys Tax Allocation District #2
• Adoption of FY2023 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) of the Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of budget amendments for Solid Waste Authority FY2023 budget
• Approval of upgrade to St Marys Mush Bluff Radio Site
• Consideration of funding for Thiokol Memorial Project Museum operating expenditures

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold its regular meeting to certify the results of the December 6th General/Special Election Runoff. The board will also hear public comments and set upcoming dates, including a risk-limiting audit on December 14.

• Certification of December 6th General/Special Election Runoff
• Risk Limiting Audit scheduled for December 14, 2022 at 8:30 AM
• Next regular board meeting on January 19, 2023

The Board of Elections & Registration met to certify the results of the December 6, 2022 General Runoff Election. The motion to certify the results passed unanimously.

• Certified the December 6, 2022 General Runoff Election results (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the 2023 calendar, NADA values, and mobile home digest. They will also consider a homestead exemption request for a disabled veteran and review the status of appeals.

• 2023 Board of Assessors Calendar
• Approval of 2023 NADA Values
• 2023 Mobile Home Digest
• Homestead Exemption Request - Disabled Veteran
• Vehicle Appeal

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with two public hearings: one on 2023 alcohol license renewals and another on deleting Chapter 26, Article II (Wrecker Services) from the county code. The board will also vote on several contracts and purchases, including body cameras for the Sheriff's Office, two fire tankers, and design services for Horse Stamp Church Road.

• 2023 Alcohol License Renewals
• Deletion of Chapter 26, Article II (Wrecker Services) from county code
• Purchase of two 3000-gallon tankers from Fouts Brothers
• Contract award for Sheriff's Office body cameras
• Horse Stamp Church Road Roadway Design and Engineering Services

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will meet to certify the November 8, 2022 General/Special Election results and to approve the advance in-person voting schedule for the December 6 runoff. The board will also consider a proposed early voting plan with locations and hours.

• Certification of November 8, 2022 General/Special Election
• Approval of advance in-person voting schedule for December 6 runoff
• Early voting at Camden County Annex, 107 N. Gross Road, Kingsland, Nov 28-Dec 2
• Early voting at Three Rivers Church, 101 Miller St., St. Marys, Dec 1-2
• Poll worker cost approximately $1000/day

The Board unanimously certified the results of the November 8, 2022 General/Special Election. Members also approved the Advance in Person (AIP) voting locations and hours for the December 6 runoff. No minutes were approved due to a technical issue.

• Certified November 8, 2022 General/Special Election Results (Unanimous)
• Approved Advance in Person voting at Camden County Annex (Kingsland) Nov 28–Dec 1 (8am-5pm) and Dec 2 (8am-6pm) (Unanimous)
• Approved Advance in Person voting at Three Rivers Church (St. Marys) Dec 1 (8am-5pm) and Dec 2 (8am-6pm) (Unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda removing approval of minutes and adding designation of voting materials holder

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider six special use requests for a 7,788-acre industrial property at 5954 Union Carbide Rd., Woodbine (Tax Map 155 001A), owned by Organic Capital Fund, LLC. The requests would allow electric power generation (including solar/wind), semiconductor manufacturing, general aviation airports, wireless towers, and space research. The board will also consider a benefits broker contract, a Treasury grant submission, a boat purchase, and a right-of-way deed for the White Oak Creek Bridge Replacement.

• Six special use requests for 5954 Union Carbide Rd., Woodbine (Tax Map 155 001A)
• Consideration to award contract for Benefits Broker
• Authorize submission to Department of Treasury for Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds
• Approve purchase of a boat to replace an existing boat
• Accept Right-of-Way Deed for White Oak Creek Bridge Replacement

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning of 43.4 acres on Piney Bluff Rd from Agricultural Forestry to Single-Family Residential, along with a Future Land Use Map amendment. They will also review seven special use applications for a large industrial parcel at 5954 Union Carbide Rd, including electric power generation, solar/wind, semiconductor manufacturing, aviation, wireless towers, and space research. A variance request for a side yard setback on Dover Island Trl is also on the agenda. The meeting includes approval of minutes and other routine items.

• Rezoning RZ2022-09: 43.4 acres from A-F to R-1 on Piney Bluff Rd, Waverly (Tax Map 140 020)
• Special Use SU2022-09: Electric Power Generation at 5954 Union Carbide Rd, Woodbine
• Special Use SU2022-10: Solar and Wind Electric Power Generation at same property
• Special Use SU2022-11: Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing
• Variance ZV2022-09: Side yard setback reduction to 5' on Dover Island Trl, Waverly

The Commission approved special use applications for solar power, electronic component manufacturing, and space research at 5954 Union Carbide Rd. A request for a general aviation airport at the same location was denied. A zoning variance for a property in Waverly was also approved.

• Approved side yard setback variance ZV2022-09 for Dover Bluff, Waverly, with 20' minimum east side yard setback (Unanimous)
• No recommendation made for Special Use SU2022-09 (Electric Power Generation) due to lack of motion
• Approved Special Use SU2022-10 for solar power only at 5954 Union Carbide Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Use SU2022-11 for semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing at 5954 Union Carbide Rd (Unanimous)
• Denied Special Use SU2022-13 for general aviation airports at 5954 Union Carbide Rd (Unanimous)
• No recommendation made for Special Use SU2022-14 (Wireless Telecommunications Antennae & Towers) due to lack of motion
• Approved Special Use SU2022-15 for space research & technology at 5954 Union Carbide Rd (Unanimous)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a regular meeting on October 20, 2022, to discuss the 2023 meeting schedule, intergovernmental agreements with Kingsland, Woodbine, and St. Marys, and procedures for challengers and challenged voters. The board will also receive a financial report and an update from the elections supervisor. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Discussion of CY-2023 BoER Regular Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of 2023 Intergovernmental Agreements with Kingsland, Woodbine, and St. Marys
• Discussion of challenger and challenged voter procedures
• Financial report for September 2022
• Training on early absentee ballot processing (SEB 183-1-14-.14)

The Board of Elections & Registration approved the 2023 regular meeting schedule and intergovernmental agreements with Kingsland, Woodbine, and St. Marys. No action was taken on challenger voter procedures or the training presentation on absentee ballot processing.

• Approved CY-2023 BoER Regular Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Intergovernmental Agreements with Kingsland, Woodbine & St. Marys (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 18, 2022, to consider several items, including the FY2023 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) draft, purchases for fire rescue, contract awards, and appointments. A public hearing will be held to receive comments on the CIE draft. The agenda also includes a presentation by the North Camden Action Association proposing a multi-purpose community center at Maple Ford Park.

• Public hearing and approval of FY2023 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) draft of the Comprehensive Plan
• Approval to purchase two Firehouse Gear Dryers and one Extractor 30 washer
• Consideration to award contract for Renovation Improvements to the Camden County Community Resiliency Center
• Consideration of approval for purchase of CRU-22 Mobile Command Vehicle and supporting equipment
• Consideration of grant award approval for community warning equipment AM Highway Advisory Radio Stations from GEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and addressing new items. Key topics include a homestead exemption for disabled veterans and surviving spouses, vehicle appeals, and forwarding 2022 appeals to the Board of Equalization. The agenda also includes public comments and general discussion.

• Homestead Exemption – Disabled Veterans & Surviving Spouses
• Vehicle Appeal
• Appeal Waiver & Release
• Approval to Forward 2022 Appeals to Board of Equalization
• Status of Appeals

The Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved a list of 20 homestead exemption applications for disabled veterans, set a vehicle appeal value at $2,400, and approved appeal waivers, certifications to the Board of Equalization, and an Account Correction Order report. No action was taken on a status of appeals report.

• Approved 20 disabled veteran homestead exemption applications (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle appeal for Hazel Shaw, setting value at $2,400 (unanimous)
• Approved appeal waiver and releases as presented (unanimous)
• Certified appeals to be forwarded to Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Approved Account Correction Order report (unanimous)
• No action taken on status of appeals report

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to adopt the 2022 millage rates for the Board of Education, the General Fund, and Tax Service Districts, and to certify the rates. The board will also consider approving the 2021-22 Joint Program for Public Information report and continuation in the Community Rating System, and accepting a quitclaim deed from the school board.

• Adopt 2022 millage rate of 15.250 mills for Camden County Board of Education
• Adopt 2022 General Fund countywide millage rate of 14.201 mills (down from 15.562 in 2021)
• Adopt 2022 unincorporated millage rate of 1.275 mills (down from 1.35 in 2021)
• Adopt 2022 Woodbine incorporated fire district millage rate of 1.361 mills (unchanged)
• Approve 2021-22 Joint Program for Public Information report and continuation in Community Rating System

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 28, 2022, was canceled due to inclement weather. The agenda included two zoning variance requests, but no decisions were made. The meeting will be rescheduled.

• Zoning Variance ZV2022-08: Request to reduce side yard setback to 8 feet (required 15 feet) for accessory building at 240 River Bend Dr, St. Marys (Tax Map 132G 001)
• Zoning Variance ZV2022-09: Request to reduce east side yard setback to 5 feet (required 40 feet) for 40' x 60' accessory building on Dover Island Trail, Waverly (Tax Map 153 002I)

The September 28, 2022 meeting of the Camden County Planning Commission was canceled because of inclement weather. No decisions were made on the two zoning variance requests that had been scheduled for review.

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to the hotel/motel tax code, award a contract for a 300-foot tower, and approve several purchases and budget items. The agenda includes routine approvals for equipment, vehicles, and policy updates.

• Public hearing on hotel/motel tax code amendments (Sections 703-710)
• Contract award to Williams Communications Inc. for 300-foot tower construction
• Purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoes for Administration and Fire Rescue
• Bid award for Architecture and Engineering for Public Works and Fleet facility
• Purchase of 2023 Ford Transit Cargo Van for inmate transports

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold its regular meeting to discuss unfinished business including the Favorito lawsuit, an after-action report, and security at polling places for upcoming elections. New business includes designating the Elections Supervisor as records retention custodian, certifying a write-in candidate, and voter intent guidelines for write-in votes. The board will also receive a financial report and an elections supervisor update.

• Discussion of Favorito lawsuit
• Security at polling places for upcoming elections
• Designating Elections Supervisor as records retention custodian
• Certification of prospective write-in candidate
• Voter intent guidelines for write-in candidates

The Board of Elections certified C. Ben Goff as a write-in candidate for Camden County Board of Commissioners District 2. They also designated the Elections Supervisor as the records retention custodian for election materials. A lawsuit was postponed pending further action. No decisions were made on polling place security or voter intent guidelines.

• Certified C. Ben Goff as write-in candidate for County Commission District 2 (unanimous)
• Designated Elections Supervisor as records retention custodian for election materials (unanimous)
• Postponed Favorito lawsuit until required actions or lawsuit disposed (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as written (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with two public hearings. They will consider two special use requests for additional dwellings, approve several equipment purchases for Public Works, and discuss amendments to the hotel-motel tax code. The agenda also includes a change order for the C&D landfill and a contract for timber services.

• Special use request for two-family dwelling at 1699 Mush Bluff Rd., St. Marys (Tax Map 132A 052)
• Special use request for additional home on Browntown Rd., Kingsland (Tax Map 044 035)
• Purchase of 2022 John Deere backhoe and 2022 CAT Mini Excavator for Public Works
• Contract award for Sheffield Cemetery Road Recycled Asphalt Millings
• Change order for Cell #8 construction at C&D landfill (project # P21-540-17)

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle old and new business, including a non-disclosure request from Gabriel McMahon and several property tax exemption matters. They will also discuss appeals, a vehicle appeal, and an ACO report. The meeting includes routine items like agenda adoption, minutes approval, and public comments.

• Non-Disclosure Request: Gabriel McMahon
• Homestead Exemption: 100% Disabled Veteran Exemption and appeal
• Conservation Use Exemption: new covenant, appeal, and FLPA covenant
• Vehicle Appeal
• Status of Appeals and ACO Report

The Camden County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved several property tax-related items, including homestead exemptions for disabled veterans, conservation use and forest land protection applications, vehicle appeals, and non-disclosure requests. One non-disclosure request was denied. No action was taken on a status of appeals report.

• Approved non-disclosure application tabled from August 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved list of homestead exemption applications for disabled veterans (unanimous)
• Approved list of homestead exemption appeals (unanimous)
• Approved list of new current use valuation assessment applications (unanimous)
• Approved list of current use valuation assessment appeals (unanimous)
• Approved list of new forest land protection act applications (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle appeals for Brown ($2,000 value) and Lawhorn ($8,000 value) (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure requests for Bruce, Hamilton, McMahon, Pocernik; denied for Casey (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider two special-use requests at its August 31 meeting. The first is for a two-family dwelling on a 2.30-acre R-2 zoned parcel at 1699 Mush Bluff Rd, St. Marys, where staff recommends tabling until the Department of Health reviews the plan. The second is for an additional home on a 1.4-acre A-R zoned parcel at 55 Browntown Rd, Kingsland, with staff recommending approval. The commission will also approve the July 27 minutes and handle routine agenda items.

• Special Use SU2022-06: two-family dwelling at 1699 Mush Bluff Rd, St. Marys (Tax Map 132A 052); staff recommends tabling pending health review
• Special Use SU2022-07: additional home at 55 Browntown Rd, Kingsland (Tax Map 044 035); staff recommends approval
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2022 meeting
• Agenda adoption and any additions/deletions

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider certifying the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) distribution for 2023-2032, award bids for banking services and a physical security system, and approve a change order for Fire Station 16 parking repairs. The agenda also includes a presentation on the county's impact fee program and several routine approvals.

• Certification of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) distribution for 2023-2032
• Award bid for Banking Services
• Award bid for Government Services Complex Physical Security System
• Authorize AGS Solutions change order to repair parking area at Fire Station 16
• Purchase 11 sets of bunker gear from NAFECO

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and addressing new items. Key actions include considering homestead and conservation use exemptions, approving the 2022 tax digest and tax exempt digest, and receiving reports on appeals and the ACO. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Homestead Exemption: 100% Disabled Veteran Exemption and appeal
• Conservation Use Exemption: new covenant, appeal, and parcel 054-020
• Non-Disclosure Request
• Approval of 2022 Digest and 2022 Tax Exempt Digest
• Status of Appeals and ACO Report

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a special use request to allow short-term lodging for a wedding and event venue on a 30.2-acre property zoned Agriculture Forestry at 560 Episcopal Center Rd. in Waverly. The board will also vote on FY2023 budget amendments, a right-of-way acquisition for the White Oak Bridge replacement on Highway 17, an intergovernmental support agreement with Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, and a lease agreement for the Temple Creek Landing Boat Ramp. Additionally, a code enforcement officer will be sworn in.

• Special use request for wedding/event venue at 560 Episcopal Center Rd., Waverly (30.2 acres, A-F zoned)
• FY2023 budget amendments approval
• Right-of-way acquisition for White Oak Bridge replacement on Highway 17
• Intergovernmental Support Agreement for roadway maintenance with Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
• DNR lease agreement for Temple Creek Landing Boat Ramp

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider two requests: a special exception variance to allow an accessory structure before a primary structure on Hickory Bluff Rd, and a special use approval for short-term lodging at a wedding and event venue on a 30.2-acre property at 560 GA Episcopal Center Rd, Waverly. Staff recommends approval for both items.

• Special Exception Variance ZV2022-07: accessory structure before primary structure, 0.78 acres, R-2 zoning, Hickory Bluff Rd, Tax Map 125D 021, owner John D McNeal
• Special Use SU2022-05: short-term lodging for wedding & event venue, 30.2 acres, A-F zoning, 560 GA Episcopal Center Rd, Waverly, Tax Map 139 053, applicant Tiffany Davis, owner Cedar Bluff LLC
• Adjacent parcel (139 03B) previously approved for wedding venue in 2017
• Staff recommends approval for both items

The Camden County Planning Commission approved two land-use requests. A special exception variance was granted to allow an accessory structure before a primary structure on Hickory Bluff Rd. A special use approval was granted for short-term lodging on GA Episcopal Center Rd in Waverly. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Approved special exception variance ZV2022-07 for accessory structure prior to primary structure on Hickory Bluff Rd (unanimous)
• Approved special use SU2022-05 for short-term lodging at 560 GA Episcopal Center Rd, Waverly (unanimous)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will meet to discuss a potential new polling site at Calvary Christian Center in Waverly, an update on the Favorito lawsuit, and an after-action report. They will also set advance in-person voting locations and times for the November election. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and a financial report.

• Potential new polling site at Calvary Christian Center, Waverly
• Favorito lawsuit update
• After-Action Report discussion
• Advance In-Person Voting Locations and Times for November election
• FY22 End & FY23 Newly Approved Budget financial report

The Board unanimously denied Clara Harden's request for write-in candidate status for the November 8, 2022 General Election for County Commissioner, District 2, after her nomination petition was previously denied due to insufficient valid signatures. The Board also tentatively accepted Calvary Christian Center as the Waverly polling place, approved the advance in-person voting schedule, and moved the November board meeting to November 14 to certify election results.

• Denied Clara Harden's write-in candidacy request (unanimous)
• Tentatively accepted Calvary Christian Center as Waverly polling place (unanimous)
• Approved advance in-person voting schedule as presented (3-1)
• Moved November board meeting to November 14 for election certification (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 21, May 26, and June 27 meetings (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners meets to approve FY2022 budget amendments and intergovernmental agreements with the City of Kingsland. The board will also vote on a request to rezone 0.58 acres at 258 HWY 17 from Commercial General to Single-Family Residential and grant a special use permit for a place of assembly at 1600 Long Bluff Lane. Additionally, the Solid Waste Authority will approve change orders for cell #8 construction and environmental monitoring task orders.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Amendments
• Rezone 0.58 acres from Commercial General (CG) to Single-Family Residential (R-1) at 258 HWY 17, Kingsland
• Special Use approval for a place of assembly on a 3.59-acre parcel at 1600 Long Bluff Lane
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with City of Kingsland, City of St. Marys, and Public Service Authority for clinical medical services
• Solid Waste Authority approval of Peed Bros. change order for cell #8 construction

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes and discussing new items. The main topics are homestead exemptions for disabled veterans, a non-disclosure request, the status of property tax appeals, and a report from the Appraisal Chief Officer.

• Homestead Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans
• Homestead Exemption Appeal
• Non-Disclosure Request
• Status of Appeals
• ACO Report

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four items: two zoning variances, a special use application for a wedding venue, and a rezoning request. Staff recommends approval for all four items. The meeting also includes approval of the May 25, 2022 minutes.

• Zoning Variance ZV2022-04: reduce side and rear setbacks to 7 feet at 249 Pelican Cir, Woodbine (R-2 zoning)
• Zoning Variance ZV2022-05: reduce side yard setback to 15 feet on Settlers Bluff Rd, Folkston (A-F zoning)
• Special Use SU2022-04: allow place of assembly for weddings at 1600 Long Bluff Ln, White Oak (PD zoning)
• Rezoning RZ2022-07: rezone 0.58 acres from C-G to R-1 at 264 Kinlaw Rd, Woodbine, with Future Land Use Map amendment FLU2022-03

The Camden County Planning Commission approved all four items on the June 29, 2022 agenda, each by unanimous vote. These included two zoning variances, one special use permit for a wedding venue, and one rezoning with a future land use map amendment. All approvals followed staff recommendations.

• Approved zoning variance ZV 2022-04 for rear and side yard setback at 249 Pelican Cir, Woodbine (unanimous)
• Approved zoning variance ZV2022-05 for side yard setback at Settlers Bluff Rd, Folkston (unanimous)
• Approved special use SU2022-04 for a place of assembly at Long Bluff Ln, White Oak (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ 2022-07 from C-G to R-1 and FLU amendment at 264 Kinlaw Rd, Woodbine (unanimous)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration is holding a special called meeting to certify the June 21st primary runoff election and discuss participation in the July 4th Kiwanis Independence Day celebration in St. Marys. The agenda also includes public comment periods and upcoming dates, with no other substantive business listed.

• Certification of June 21st Primary Runoff Election
• Discussion of July 4th participation in Kiwanis Independence Day celebration in St. Marys
• Public comments on agenda items
• Upcoming dates: July 4 holiday (county offices closed), July 21 monthly board meeting

The Board of Elections & Registration unanimously approved certification of the June 21 primary runoff election results as contained in the official Election Summary Report. No volunteers came forward to staff an elections booth at the July 4th Kiwanis celebration, so the board will not have a booth there. The board discussed placing items on the next agenda, including early voting schedule, term limits, and an after-action report.

• Certified June 21 primary runoff election results (unanimous)
• No elections booth at July 4th Kiwanis celebration (no volunteers)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the fiscal year 2023 countywide budget totaling $80,397,331 across 18 funds, with no change in the millage rate. They will also consider the Solid Waste Authority budget of $8,852,814, a professional services agreement for the Fire Rescue medical director, and the purchase of two fire pumpers. The meeting includes public comments and an executive session.

• Adoption of FY2023 countywide budget of $80,397,331 (all funds)
• Adoption of FY2023 Solid Waste Authority budget of $8,852,814
• Approval of $12,000 annual agreement with Dr. Amir Wind as Fire Rescue Medical Director
• Purchase of two E-ONE 1500gpm Rescue Pumpers on Freightliner M2 106 chassis
• Public hearing held June 16, 2022 for budget comments

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with multiple professional service agreements, including contracts for E-911, indigent defense, and public defender services, as well as software and landscaping bids. They will also discuss reappointments and a boat engine purchase. The meeting includes a Solid Waste Authority session to approve a repair for a landfill dozer.

• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Earl T. Martin, M.D.
• Approval of E-911 Agreement with Sheriff James K. Proctor.
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 Indigent Defense Contract.
• Approval of bid award for Camden County Landscaping Services.
• Approval to purchase boat engine for replacement.

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on June 7, 2022. They will consider three rezoning requests, a one-time ARPA payment to Camden House, a foundation repair contract, and other administrative items. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Joint Comprehensive Plan update and a Solid Waste Authority meeting to consider a landfill tipping rate increase.

• Rezone 1 acre at 922 Mush Bluff Rd from A-R to R-1 (RZ2022-02)
• Rezone 0.76 acres at 429 Gowen Circle from A-F to R-2 (RZ2022-04)
• Rezone 3 acres at 221 Haynor Rd from R-1 to A-R (RZ2022-06)
• Authorize $10,000 ARPA payment to Camden House (with City of St. Marys)
• Award Public Defender Foundation repair to Low Country Foundation Repair for $48,800.76

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business including agenda adoption, minutes approval, and several new items. Key actions include considering a 100% disabled veteran homestead exemption, a non-disclosure request, a vehicle appeal, and approving appraisal schedules and mailing of assessment notices.

• Homestead Exemption for 100% Disabled Veteran
• Non-Disclosure Request
• Vehicle Appeal
• Approval of Appraisal Schedules
• Approval to Mail Notice of Assessments

The Camden County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved all items on the agenda, including six homestead exemption applications for disabled veterans, a non-disclosure request, a vehicle appeal reducing the value of a 2014 Honda Ridgeline to $9,500, appraisal schedules, mailing of assessment notices, and an Account Correction Order report. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved six homestead exemption applications for disabled veterans (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure request for Burg, Alicia (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle appeal for Compton, Christopher T & Suzanne Lirocchi, value set at $9,500 (unanimous)
• Approved appraisal schedules as recommended by Deputy-Chief Appraiser Taylor (unanimous)
• Approved mailing of annual assessment notices (unanimous)
• Approved Account Correction Order report (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and capital expenditures. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this session.

• Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/Capital Expenditures

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections and Registration is holding a special called meeting to consider a request from the county GOP chair for a recount of absentee-by-mail ballots from the May 24th Primary/Special Election. The board will also adopt the agenda and take public comments. The meeting is procedural, with the recount request being the only substantive item.

• Absentee by Mail Ballot recount request for the May 24th Primary/Special Election from Chair, Camden County GOP
• May 24th Primary/Special Election Certification scheduled for May 31, 2022
• General Primary/Non-Partisan Runoff scheduled for June 21, 2022

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration voted unanimously to address the ballot scanner issue rather than conduct a recount of absentee ballots from the May 24th Primary Election. The decision followed public concerns about scanner delays and a formal request from the Camden County GOP for a sampling recount. Staff reported reviewing 343 scanned ballots with no errors found, and the scanner had passed logic and accuracy testing.

• Motion to address scanner issue and not conduct a recount carried unanimously
• Agenda adopted as written without objection
• Meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 25, 2022, to consider four items: three rezoning requests and one variance request. The commission will make recommendations on these items, which will then go to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• Rezoning RZ2022-02: 1 acre at 922 Mush Bluff Rd, St. Marys from A-R to R-1 (Kahler)
• Rezoning RZ2022-04: 0.76 acres at 429 Gowen Cir, Woodbine from A-F to R-2 (Silva)
• Rezoning RZ2022-06: 3 acres at 221 Haynor Rd, Waverly from R-1 to A-R (Williams)
• Variance ZV2022-03: Allow semi-truck parking on R-1 zoned property at 4262 Vacuna Rd, Kingsland (Hill)

The Camden County Planning Commission unanimously approved all four items on the agenda: three rezoning requests and one parking variance. The approvals follow staff recommendations and were each carried unanimously.

• Approved rezoning RZ 2022-02 from Agricultural Residential (A-R) to Single-Family Residential (R-1) at Mush Bluff Rd, St. Marys (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2022-04 from Agricultural Forestry (A-F) to Multi-Family Residential (R-2) at 429 Gowen Dr, St. Marys (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2022-06 from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Agricultural Residential (A-R) at 221 Haynor Rd, Waverly (unanimous)
• Approved parking variance ZV 2022-03 at 4262 Vacuna Rd, Kingsland (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a single agenda item: discussion of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners convened a special called meeting to address specific agenda items and enter an executive session. The scheduled executive session was designated for the purpose of discussing real estate.

• Executive Session regarding real estate

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and discussing new business items. They will consider homestead exemptions for disabled veterans, conservation use applications and covenant breaches, freeport exemptions, appeal waivers, and the status of appeals. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions expected.

• Homestead Exemption Request for 100% Disabled Veterans
• New and continuation Conservation Use Applications
• Conservation Use Covenant Breaches
• Freeport Exemptions
• Status of Appeals and ACO Report

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider several agenda items, including amendments to alcohol sales hours, two special use requests for manufactured homes, a comprehensive plan contract, and a culvert improvement contract. The board will also receive a presentation on 2022 tax digest projections and make an appointment to a board.

• First reading of amendment to Chapter 6 Alcohol Beverages, Section 6-10 Hours of Sale, to change Sunday sales hours from 12:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. to 11:00 a.m.-11:55 p.m.
• Special use request (SU2022-02) for a manufactured home in R-2 zoning at Hickory Bluff Dr., Tax Map 125A 022A, Jason C. Carlin, owner.
• Special use request (SU2022-01) for a manufactured home in R-1 zoning off Wren Rd., Kingsland, Tax Map 071A 047, Judith Hodges, owner.
• Approval of contract with Coastal Regional Commission to develop the 2023 Camden County Joint Comprehensive Plan.
• Approval to award contract for Dover Bluff Road Culvert Improvements.

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider two special use requests to allow manufactured homes in residential zoning districts. Staff recommends denying one request on Wren Rd in Kingsland and approving the other on Hickory Bluff Dr in Waverly. The commission will also approve the March 30, 2022 minutes and handle any other business.

• Special Use SU2022-01: manufactured home in R-1 zoning on Wren Rd, Kingsland (Tax Map 071A 047 & 071A 048), owner Judith Hodges; staff recommends denial
• Special Use SU2022-02: manufactured home in R-2 zoning on Hickory Bluff Dr, Waverly (Tax Map 125A 022A), owner Jason C. Carlin; staff recommends approval
• Approval of minutes from March 30, 2022 meeting

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration is reviewing an update to the Strategic Plan and reviewing the March month-end financial report. The meeting also includes updates on upcoming voter registration deadlines and advance voting for the May General Primary.

• Discussion/update regarding the Strategic Plan
• Review of March Month End financial report
• Voter Registration Deadline for May General Primary: Monday, April 25, 2022
• Advance Voting Begins for General Primary: Monday, May 2, 2022
• May General Primary Election: Monday, May 24, 2022

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration unanimously approved an updated Strategic Plan as amended, following work sessions. The board also approved the March 17 regular and March 29 special meeting minutes. No new business was presented, and the meeting adjourned at 4:51 p.m.

• Approved updated Strategic Plan as amended (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
• Approved March 29, 2022 Special Called Board Meeting Minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider using $387,600 in ARPA funds to complete construction of a new County Health Department, and will hold a public hearing on transferring an alcohol license for a RV resort. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Crime Victims' Rights Week and a legislative update.

• Consideration to use $387,600 in ARPA funds to cover remaining costs of new County Health Department construction
• Public hearing and action on transferring alcohol license from Michael Botkins and Kampgrounds of America to Kingsland Bay RV Resort LLC for 2970 Scrubby Bluff Rd.
• Proclamation recognizing April 24-30, 2022 as Crime Victims' Rights Week
• 2022 Legislative Update by Deputy County Administrator Shawn Boatright
• Approval of April 5, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss issues regarding tarping and litter. The discussion will be led by Solid Waste Director Kevin Barkley.

• Discussion regarding Tarping and Litter by Solid Waste Director Kevin Barkley

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review various property tax applications and exemptions. The agenda includes processing homestead exemptions, conservation use applications, and the status of appeals.

• New 2022 Homestead Exemption requests
• 100% Disabled Veteran Exemptions
• Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran/Service Member Killed in Action exemptions
• Conservation Use (CUVA) applications and releases
• Review of exempt property applications and non-disclosure requests

The Camden County Board of Tax Assessors approved the 2022 homestead exemption list, including disabled veteran and surviving spouse applications, with one denial for a surviving spouse pending more information. They also approved conservation use applications and releases, denied tax-exempt applications for Cumberland Harbour and Way Wesley Estate, approved a non-disclosure request, and tabled appeal waivers until May 5, 2022.

• Approved 2022 homestead exemption applications (unanimous)
• Approved disabled veteran homestead exemptions for Henry, Johnson, Sintoni, Spivey (unanimous)
• Denied surviving spouse homestead exemption for Danielle Leonard, approved standard L1 instead (unanimous)
• Denied list of homestead exemption applications as recommended (unanimous)
• Approved new and continuing conservation use applications (unanimous)
• Denied conservation use applications as recommended (unanimous)
• Denied tax exempt applications for Cumberland Harbour POA and Way Wesley Estate (unanimous)
• Tabled appeal waiver and releases until May 5, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting with a brief public agenda. The only substantive item is a vote to adjourn into executive session to discuss real estate, after which the board will reconvene for additional public comments. No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Adoption of special called agenda
• Public comments on agenda items
• Executive session to discuss real estate
• Reconvene for additional public comments

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the spaceport vision through private investment with Spearhead Capital Advisors, LLC. The session includes presentations from partners and managing directors of the firm.

• Discussion regarding Spearhead Capital Advisors, LLC. and spaceport investment

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a request to rezone property on Kings Bay Road from single-family residential to agricultural forestry. The agenda also includes awarding a contract for VHF system upgrades and discussing state ARPA funds for employee supplements.

• Rezoning request for Kings Bay Rd, Waverly, from R-1 to A-F
• Contract award to Williams Communication for VHF system upgrades
• $1,000 supplement for 185 employees via State ARPA funds
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program submittal for a generator at the Public Service Authority
• Purchase of two 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three land-use applications, including two rezonings and one request for a manufactured home. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from February 23, 2022.

• Rezoning RZ2022-02: Request to change Mush Bluff Rd property from Agricultural Residential to Single-Family Residential
• Rezoning RZ2022-03: Request to change Kings Bay Rd property from Single-Family Residential to Agricultural Forestry
• Special Use SU2022-01: Request to allow a manufactured home on Wren Rd in a Single-Family Residential district

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration is holding a special called meeting to consider advance voting dates and locations for the May 24 General Primary and to provide input on the FY23 budget. The board will also hear public comments on agenda items. The meeting is largely administrative, with no rezonings or contracts on the agenda.

• Consideration of Advance Voting dates & location for the May General Primary
• FY23 Budget Input
• Public comments on agenda items
• Upcoming dates: GARViS launch March 30, voter registration deadline April 25, advance voting begins May 2, primary May 24

The Board of Elections & Registration approved the Advance Voting dates and location schedule for the May 24 General Primary, with the Kingsland Annex as the primary site. The decision was unanimous (3-0). The board also discussed the FY23 budget, including a new equipment technician position and increased poll worker pay, but took no formal action on it.

• Approved Advance Voting dates and location schedule for May General Primary (3-0)
• Agenda adopted as written
• Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including awarding a resurfacing contract for Harriett's Bluff Rd., electing the standard allowance of up to $10 million in revenue loss under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, and considering service agreements for hotel/motel tax collection. The board will also discuss a curbside collection rate adjustment and approve various contracts and purchases.

• Award resurfacing contract for 3.57 miles of Harriett's Bluff Rd.
• Elect standard allowance of up to $10 million in revenue loss under ARPA
• Consider service agreements with St. Marys and Kingsland CVBs and Chamber of Commerce for hotel/motel tax
• Approval of MOU with GDOT and City of Kingsland
• Consider curbside collection rate adjustment

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine property tax matters, including new homestead exemptions, conservation use applications, and tax exemption requests. They will also discuss the status of appeals and hear a report from the Appraisal Chief Officer. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• New 2022 Homestead Exemptions
• 100% Disabled Veteran Exemptions
• Surviving Spouse Homestead Exemption
• New CUVA Request and Continuation Applications
• Covenant Withdrawal Request

The Camden County Board of Assessors unanimously approved multiple property tax-related items, including homestead exemption applications, conservation use applications, tax exemptions for Habitat for Humanity, and vehicle appeals. The board also approved a non-disclosure request and certified an appeal to the Board of Equalization. All decisions were made as presented, with no substantive debate or denials.

• Approved 2022 homestead exemption applications (unanimous)
• Approved disabled veteran homestead exemptions for 4 properties (unanimous)
• Approved surviving spouse homestead exemption for Kaminski property (4-1, Wojcik no)
• Approved 2022 and continuing conservation use applications (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of conservation use assessments on parcels 091-001 and 091-001A (unanimous)
• Approved tax exemptions for Habitat for Humanity on 6 parcels (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure requests for Biegel and Martin (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle appeals setting values at $400 and $2,500 (unanimous)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold its regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including approving a new polling location for Tarboro at Brown Chapel AME Church, reviewing lessons learned from the March 8 special election, and providing input on the FY2023 budget. The board will also receive updates on the strategic plan and redistricting, and consider participating in the NAACP Community Day on April 9.

• Approval of new Tarboro polling location at Brown Chapel AME Church, 334 New Post Road, White Oak, GA 31568
• Discussion of preliminary lessons learned from the March 8 special election
• Fiscal Year 2023 budget input from board
• Discussion about participating in NAACP Community Day on April 9
• Update on redistricting process

The Board unanimously approved moving the Tarboro polling location to Brown Chapel AME Church at 334 New Post Road, White Oak, GA. They also voted to participate in the NAACP Community Day on April 9, 2022, and postponed strategic plan discussion to the April meeting. No other official actions were taken; items like redistricting and budget input were discussed only.

• Approved new Tarboro polling location at Brown Chapel AME Church, 334 New Post Road (unanimous)
• Approved participation in NAACP Community Day on April 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Postponed strategic plan discussion to April BoER meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting with a single substantive item: discussion and potential action regarding the Camden County Spaceport Authority. The agenda includes public comments on this item. No other business is listed.

• Discussion and potential action regarding the Camden County Spaceport Authority

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 6 acres on Old Jefferson Hwy., Woodbine, from Agricultural Forestry to Single-Family Residential, along with a Future Land Use change from Rural to Residential. The board will also vote on FY 2022 budget amendments, a surplus item list, and a tractor purchase. Following the regular meeting, the Solid Waste Authority will consider two task orders for landfill expansion services.

• Rezone 6 acres from A-F to R-1 on Old Jefferson Hwy., Woodbine (Tax Map 053 037)
• FY 2022 budget amendments due to fuel cost increases
• Approval of surplus list: 11 sheriff vehicles, 2 dump trucks, mower, semi-trailer
• Purchase of John Deere 5100M tractor and Tiger boom mower for $105,030.96 (SPLOST 8)
• SWA task orders 2022-01 ($24,750) and 2022-02 for landfill expansion services

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider two zoning variance requests and one rezoning request at its February 23, 2022 meeting. The commission will also vote on adopting the agenda and approving minutes from previous meetings. Planning staff recommends approval for all three items.

• ZV2022-01: Side yard setback variance from 40' to 20' for an accessory building at 434 Sheffield Island Rd, Woodbine.
• ZV2022-02: Side yard setback variance from 15' to 5' for an accessory building at 240 River Bend Dr, St. Marys.
• RZ2022-01: Rezone 6 acres from Agricultural Forestry (A-F) to Single-Family Residential (R-1) at Old Jefferson Hwy, Woodbine.
• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2021 and January 26, 2022 meetings.

The Camden County Planning Commission approved a side yard setback variance at 434 Sheffield Island Rd, Woodbine (ZV2022-01), denied a similar variance at 240 River Bend Dr, St. Marys (ZV2022-02), and approved a rezoning from Agricultural Forestry to Single-Family Residential at Old Jefferson Hwy, Woodbine (RZ2022-01). All votes were unanimous. The meeting also adopted the agenda and approved minutes from December 15, 2021, and January 26, 2022.

• Approved side yard setback variance ZV2022-01 at 434 Sheffield Island Rd, Woodbine (unanimous)
• Denied side yard setback variance ZV2022-02 at 240 River Bend Dr, St. Marys (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2022-01 from A-F to R-1 at Old Jefferson Hwy, Woodbine (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2021 minutes (4 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved January 26, 2022 minutes (3 yes, 2 abstain)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will vote on several action items, including accepting a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant for COVID-19 to help fund a new health department building, approving the 2022 Strategic Plan Action Agenda, and purchasing equipment for new ambulances and a service truck. The board will also hear presentations on the St. Marys River Management Committee annual report, the Georgia Rental Assistance Program, and a mid-year budget report.

• Accept $1,000,000 CDBG-COVID grant for new health department building
• Approve 2022 Strategic Plan Action Agenda
• Accept ACCG internship grant ($4,015.20 revenue) for summer interns
• Approve purchase of two Lucas devices from Stryker Medical for new ambulances
• Approve purchase of 2022 Ford 4x4 service truck

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration is holding a special called meeting to consider voting logistics for the March 8, 2022 special election, including advance voting dates and locations, the Maple Ford (Waverly) polling location, and a Dominion support contract. The board will also discuss the Tarboro polling location, redistricting updates, voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot issuance, early tabulation, poll worker training, and hiring outside legal counsel specializing in Georgia election law.

• Consideration of Maple Ford (Waverly) polling location
• Discussion regarding Tarboro polling location
• Consideration of Advance Voting dates & location for Special Election
• Dominion Support Contract for Special Election
• Discussion of hiring outside legal counsel specializing in Georgia election law

The Board unanimously approved moving the Waverly polling location to Waverly Fire Station No. 17 due to needed repairs at Maple Ford Park, with the move allowed under emergency procedures. They also approved an advance voting schedule for the March 8 special election, with the Annex as the sole location. A proposed Dominion support contract was discussed but not approved; the contract will not be signed. The Tarboro polling location will move to Brown's Chapel AME Church after the election.

• Approved moving Waverly poll to Fire Station No. 17 (unanimous)
• Approved advance voting dates and Annex location for March 8 election (unanimous)
• Dominion support contract not signed; motion withdrawn
• Tarboro polling location to move to Brown's Chapel AME Church after March 8

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and addressing new business items. Key topics include a digest presentation, new homestead and disabled veteran exemptions, tax exempt requests, non-disclosure requests, appeal waivers, and the status of appeals. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Digest Presentation
• New 2022 Homestead Exemptions
• 100% Disabled Veteran Exemptions
• Tax Exempt Request
• Status of Appeals

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing the Camden County Redistricting Map and intergovernmental agreements for 2022 elections. The agenda also includes multiple requests for rezoning and special use permits, including a proposal for a private airstrip.

• Approval of the Camden County Redistricting Map
• Intergovernmental Agreements with the Cities of St. Marys, Kingsland, and Woodbine for 2022 Elections
• Special Use request for a private airstrip on 100 acres off Charlie Smith Sr. HWY
• Rezoning request for 264 Kinlaw Rd, Kingsland from Agricultural Residential to Single-Family Residential
• Rezoning request for property on Kings Bay Rd, Waverly from Single-Family Residential to Agricultural Residential

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will meet to consider several land-use requests, including a rezoning at US Hwy 17 & Kinlaw Rd, a special use for a manufactured home, and two zoning variances. Staff recommends approval for all items. The agenda also includes routine items like electing officers and approving minutes.

• Rezoning RZ2021-15: 1 acre to R-1 and 1.67 acres to C-G at US Hwy 17 & Kinlaw Rd, Kingsland
• Special Use SU2021-06: manufactured home in R-1 at 264 Kinlaw Rd, Kingsland
• Variance ZV2021-13: reduce side yard to 10' and rear yard to 20' at 1914 Oscar Rd, White Oak
• Variance ZV2021-14: reduce side yard to 8' at 410 Gowen Dr, Woodbine
• Rezoning RZ2021-19: 4.73 acres from R-1 to A-R at Kings Bay Rd, Waverly

The Camden County Planning Commission elected Larry Martin as chairman and Robbie Cheek as vice chairman. The commission unanimously approved all five items on the agenda, including two rezoning requests, one special use permit, and two zoning variances. The minutes from the December 15, 2021 meeting were tabled due to lack of quorum.

• Elected Larry Martin as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Robbie Cheek as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2021-15 at US Hwy 17 & Kinlaw Rd (unanimous)
• Approved special use SU2021-06 for manufactured home at 264 Kinlaw Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance ZV2021-13 at 1914 Oscar Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance ZV2021-14 at 410 Gowen Dr (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2021-19 at Kings Bay Rd (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of December 15, 2021 minutes until February 23, 2022

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold its regular meeting to discuss updates on the Spaceport petition, redistricting, and a potential polling location change. The board will also hear an election supervisor update and consider approval of the agenda and December minutes.

• Discussion/update on Spaceport Petition
• Discussion/update on Redistricting
• Discussion of potential polling location change
• Election Supervisor update
• Approval of December 16, 2021 board meeting minutes

The Board of Elections & Registration met and received updates on the Spaceport petition signature verification, redistricting maps, and a potential polling location change in Waverly. No official action was taken on any of these items. The board also reviewed the December financial report and voter registration numbers.

• No official action taken on Spaceport petition update
• No official action taken on redistricting update
• Committee formed to explore portable building for Waverly polling place
• December 16, 2021 minutes approved as written
• Agenda adopted as written

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and public hearing to consider several land-use requests, including a special use permit for a private airstrip and two rezoning applications. The board will also vote on contracts, budget amendments, and a resolution to sponsor a new general aviation airport. Public comments will be heard on these items.

• Special use approval for private airstrip on 100 acres off Charlie Smith Sr. HWY (Tax Map 132 001)
• Rezone from Commercial General to Restricted Industrial at 13500 Ga HWY 40 West, Kingsland (Tax Map 070 003A)
• Rezone from Single-Family Residential to Agricultural Forestry at 7514 US HWY 17, Kingsland (Tax Map 081 032)
• Approval of curbside collection contract with Meridian Waste Florida, Inc.
• Resolution to become sponsor of a new General Aviation Airport in Camden County

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors will hold its annual reorganization, electing a chair, vice-chair, and appointing a secretary. The board will also consider a tax exemption request from Woodbine Acquisition, LLC, discuss a policy on adjoining and division of parcels, and review homestead exemption requests for 100% disabled veterans.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair, appointment of Secretary
• Tax exempt request from Woodbine Acquisition, LLC
• Adjoining & Division of Parcels Policy discussion
• Homestead exemption request for 100% Disabled Veterans
• Vehicle appeal and appeal waiver & release items

The Camden County Board of Assessors reorganized for 2022, electing Rick Frizzell as Chair and John Burleson as Vice-Chair. The board denied a tax exemption request from Woodbine Acquisition, LLC because the company lacked 501(c)(3) status, rescinded the 2015 Adjoining & Division of Parcels Policy, and approved several administrative items including homestead exemptions, non-disclosure requests, vehicle appeals, and reports.

• Elected Rick Frizzell as Chair and John Burleson as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Denied tax exempt status for Woodbine Acquisition, LLC (unanimous)
• Rescinded Adjoining & Division of Parcels Policy from Feb 5, 2015 (unanimous)
• Approved disabled veteran homestead exemption applications (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure requests for PCT Trust Holdings and Sirmon (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle appeals setting values at $3,580 and $6,000 (unanimous)
• Approved appeal waivers and releases (unanimous)
• Approved Account Correction Order report (unanimous)