Camden County public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hear four new business items, including two setback variances, a variance to allow a 10-lot subdivision on an unpaved road, and a 1.05-acre rezoning. Staff recommends approval on all items. The meeting also includes adoption of prior meeting minutes.

• Variance ZV2024-18 to reduce front setback to 22' on 8.11 acres at 1230 Douglas Fish Camp Rd, White Oak
• Variance ZV2024-20 to reduce side setback to 10' on 2.33 acres on Waverly Ln, White Oak
• Variance ZV2024-19 to allow a 10-lot minor subdivision on unpaved Kings Bay Rd in Waverly
• Rezoning RZ2024-15 of 1.05 acres at 509 Maryfield Plantation Rd from A-R to A-F

The Camden County Planning Commission unanimously approved all four items on the agenda: two setback variances, a minor subdivision on an unpaved road, and a rezoning from Agricultural Residential to Agricultural Forestry. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved front yard setback variance at 1230 Douglas Fish Camp Rd, White Oak (unanimous)
• Approved side yard setback variance on Waverly Ln, White Oak (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision on unpaved road at 1705 Kings Bay Rd, Waverly (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1.05 acres at 509 Maryfield Plantation Rd, White Oak from A-R to A-F (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to decide on a $5 million Tax Anticipation Note to fund general operations. This short-term loan would bridge the gap between current expenditures and the collection of future tax revenues.

• Proposed $5,000,000 Tax Anticipation Note with Synovus Bank
• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendments
• Loan terms of 3.65% with a $5,000 loan fee and up to $10,000 legal fee

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss the 2025 calendar and various tax-related administrative items. The body will review homestead exemptions, vehicle appeals, and public utility assessment notices.

• 2025 BOA Calendar
• New 2024 Homesteads and Disabled Veteran Homestead- Retro
• Appeal Waiver and Releases
• BOE Appeal Certification
• Vehicle Appeals

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing and then consider rezoning 49.2 acres from Industrial/Agricultural to Commercial General and approving a special use for an outdoor shooting range at 1006 GA HWY 110, Woodbine. The Board will also vote on an intergovernmental agreement with St. Marys, Kingsland, Woodbine, and the Public Service Authority for SPLOST IX, and a resolution for the 2025 SPLOST. Other items include a line of credit for the General Fund as a Tax Anticipation Note, task orders for environmental monitoring at three landfills, and bid awards for hazard mitigation, wildfire protection, and air conditioning units at the Public Safety Complex.

• Rezoning 49.2 acres from I-G/A-F to C-G and future land use amendment to 'Commercial' for an outdoor shooting range at 1006 GA HWY 110 (owner/applicant: Camden County BOCC)
• Special use request for a 49.2-acre outdoor shooting range on the same parcel
• Intergovernmental Agreement with St. Marys, Kingsland, Woodbine, and Public Service Authority for SPLOST IX
• Resolution for the 2025 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST)
• Line of credit for General Fund as Tax Anticipation Note (TAN)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a special called meeting to pre-certify and then certify the December 3, 2024 General Election Runoff results. Board members will sign certification forms. They will also vote to cancel the previously scheduled December 9, 2024 regular board meeting. Other agenda items include an elections supervisor update and the October 2024 financial report.

• Pre-certification of December 3, 2024 General Election Runoff results
• Certification of December 3, 2024 General Election Runoff results
• Board members signing certification forms for the runoff election
• Cancel the December 9, 2024 regular Board of Elections & Registration meeting
• October 2024 month-end financial report

The Board of Elections & Registration certified the December 3, 2024 General Election Runoff, with the motion carried unanimously. They also canceled the December 9 regular meeting. The supervisor reported voter turnout figures and upcoming elections, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Certified December 3, 2024 General Election Runoff (unanimous)
• Canceled December 9, 2024 regular Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved October 2024 financial report (no official action required)
• Adopted agenda as amended (no objections)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on three items: a Unified Development Code amendment to lower the minimum acreage for planned developments from 15 to 3 acres, a rezoning of 49.2 acres from Industrial General/Agricultural Forestry to Commercial General at 1006 GA HWY 110 in Woodbine, and a special use request for a 49.2-acre outdoor shooting range on that parcel. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 30, 2024.

• Unified Development Code amendment to reduce minimum acreage for planned developments from 15 to 3 acres of uplands
• Rezoning RZ2024-14: 49.2 acres from Industrial General/Agricultural Forestry to Commercial General at 1006 GA HWY 110, Woodbine
• Future Land Use Amendment FLU2024-02 changing designation from 'Industrial' to 'Commercial' for the same parcel
• Special Use SU2024-07: Request to allow a 49.2-acre outdoor shooting range on the rezoned parcel

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on 2025 alcohol license renewals and vote on several action items, including bid awards for a multi-use sports complex design and employee benefits brokerage, acceptance of state homeland security and hazard mitigation grants, and approval of the county's 2025 holiday and meeting calendar.

• Bid award for Multi-Use Sports Complex Design and Engineering
• Bid award for Employee Benefits Brokerage
• GEMA State Homeland Security Program award for Emergency Operations Center equipment and Hazard Mitigation Grant for cybersecurity plan
• Pay off Enterprise capital leases for CCSO vehicles (Round 1 and 2)
• Concurrence of Kingsland Tax Allocation District #1

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the concurrence of Kingsland Tax Allocation District #1.

• Discussion regarding Concurrence of Kingsland Tax Allocation District #1

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a joint discussion on SPLOST IX, the special local option sales tax program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion among elected officials.

• Joint SPLOST IX discussions with possible quorum of commissioners

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration is holding a special called meeting to pre-certify and then certify the November 5, 2024 General/Special Election. They will also adjudicate all provisional ballots, process UOCAVA ballots, and discuss open records and posting election material on the public website. The board is scheduled to cancel its regular November 12 meeting.

• Pre-certification of the Nov 5, 2024 General/Special Election
• Adjudicate all provisional ballots
• Process all received UOCAVA ballots
• Certification of the Nov 5 General/Special Election and signing of certification forms
• Cancel the November 12, 2024 regular Board of Elections meeting

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors will consider a homestead exemption appeal and discuss retroactive disabled veteran homesteads. The board will also certify appeals to the Board of Equalization and review the status of pending appeals. An ACO report and appeal waivers are also on the agenda.

• Homestead Exemption Appeal
• Disabled Veteran Homesteads - Retro
• New 2024 Homesteads
• BOE Appeal Certification
• Status of Appeals

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss private paved roads in major subdivisions. No formal decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Discussion of private paved roads in major subdivisions

Board of County Commissioners

At this special called meeting, the Board will vote on setting the annual 2024 countywide millage rate at the rollback rate of 12.100 mills, a 7.91% reduction from 2023. They will also set the school board millage rate at 14.044 mills and certify all 2024 millage rates. Additionally, they will consider approving purchases for public health furniture and medical equipment.

• Adoption of 2024 countywide millage rate at 12.100 mills (rollback from 13.139)
• Setting Camden County Board of Education millage rate at 14.044 mills
• Certification of all 2024 millage rates
• Approval for purchase of public health furniture
• Approval for purchase of public health medical equipment

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on five special exception variance requests, all recommended for approval by staff. The items involve setback reductions and an accessory structure placement on residential properties in Districts 1 and 2. The commission will also consider minutes from the September 25 meeting.

• ZV2024-10: side yard setback variance to 15 ft (required 40 ft) at 11500 Burnt Fort Rd, White Oak (District 1)
• ZV2024-12: accessory structure before primary residence at River Marsh Blvd and Lampadoshia Rd, Waverly (District 1)
• ZV2024-13: side yard setback to 10 ft and rear yard to 15 ft at 1381 John Bailey Mill Rd, Woodbine (District 1)
• ZV2024-17: rear yard setback to 10 ft and side yard to 5 ft at 417 Dover Dr, Waverly (District 1)
• ZV2024-16: variance to allow minor subdivision on unpaved road frontage at Harrietts Bluff Rd, Woodbine (District 2)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to consider appeals, including a tax exempt appeal and homestead exemptions such as a disabled veteran homestead retrofit. Other items include certification of Board of Equalization appeals and vehicle appeals. The meeting will also review minutes and hear public comments.

• Tax Exempt Appeal
• Homestead - Disabled Veteran Homestead Retro
• BOE Appeal Certification
• Appeal Waiver and Release's
• Vehicle Appeal

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will discuss the 2025 meeting schedule and the posting of election materials on the public website. The meeting also includes training on election returns and a financial report for September 2024.

• Discussion and vote on the 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Discussion on Open Records and posting Election Material to the public website
• Training presentation on Election Returns facilitated by Chair Rapp
• Review of September 2024 Month End Financial Report
• Upcoming General/Special Election on November 5, 2024

The Board of Elections and Registration held a special called meeting and unanimously approved the 2025 regular meeting calendar. The board also received updates on early voting, reviewed a presentation on open records and election material posting, and discussed election returns training. No other official actions were taken.

• Approved 2025 Board of Elections and Registration Regular Meeting Calendar (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss amendments to financial and purchasing policies and the FY 2025 budget. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a land use condition for a parcel in Waverly and a vote on issuing revenue bonds.

• Public hearing for Kenneth McCarthy regarding 'no painting' condition at U.S. HWY 17 & Horse Stamp Church Rd
• Approval of Revenue Bonds issuance by the Camden County Joint Development Authority
• Purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Work Truck for Public Works
• Amendments to Finance, Purchasing, and Purchasing Card policies
• Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application submittal

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 1.82 acres at 7797 Dover Bluff Rd. from Medium-Density Residential (R-2) to Agricultural Forestry (A-F). The regular agenda includes purchases of Hurst hydraulic extrication equipment and a 3000-gallon tanker for Fire Rescue, approval of acoustic ceiling tile installation at the Resiliency Operations Center, and discussion of citizen complaints about Animal Control. Commissioners will also vote to cancel the November 5 regular meeting due to scheduling conflicts.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1.82 acres at 7797 Dover Bluff Rd. (Tax Map 139 013) from R-2 to A-F
• Purchase of Hurst Hydraulic Extrication Equipment for Fire Rescue
• Purchase of 3000-gallon tanker from Fouts Brothers
• Installation of acoustic ceiling tiles in the Main Operations Room and Media Communications Room at the Resiliency Operations Center
• Discussion on continuing citizen complaints with Animal Control Services

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request (RZ2024-06) to change 1.82 acres at Dover Bluff Rd from Medium-Density Residential (R-2) to Agricultural Forestry (A-F), and a zoning variance (ZV2024-09) for a side yard setback at 11500 Burnt Fort Rd. The meeting also includes approval of August 28, 2024 minutes and other procedural items.

• Rezoning RZ2024-06: 1.82 acres at Dover Bluff Rd (Tax Map 139 013) from R-2 to A-F — owners William & Johnnie Heck, applicant Cumberland Land Surveyors
• Zoning variance ZV2024-09: side yard setback variance in A-F zone at 11500 Burnt Fort Rd (Tax Map 017 008D) — owner/applicant William Mancil
• Approval of August 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a payroll processing request from the District Attorney. They will also consider granting an underground easement to Georgia Power Company for electricity services.

• Underground easement for Georgia Power at the New Camden County Public Health Facility (101 Winding Road, Kingsland, GA)
• Discussion of District Attorney request for payroll processing

Board of Elections & Registration

At this regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will discuss a supplemental process for handling voter challenges and review new State Election Board rules on certifying and tabulating election results. The board will also consider pre-certification decision support items and receive training on absentee voting laws. A financial report for August 2024 and an elections supervisor update are also on the agenda.

• Discussion on Supplemental Process – Guidance for Voter Challenges
• Discussion on SEB Rule 183-1-12-.02 (Certify the Results) and Rule 183-1-12-.12 (Tabulating Results)
• Pre-Certification Decision Support Items
• Training on Absentee Voting (O.C.G.A. §§ 21-2-380—390, SEB Rule 183-1-14)
• Important upcoming dates: Logic & Accuracy Testing begins Sept 18, Advance Voting Oct 15–Nov 1, General/Special Election Nov 5

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider an MOA with GDOT for the Old Still Road Bridge Replacement, approve Fiscal Year 2024 budget amendments, and vote on amendments to county financial policies. Other items include an appointment to the Library Board of Trustees, installation of a fire main at the Resiliency Operations Center, and a security checkpoint policy. The meeting includes public comments and will enter executive session for litigation discussion.

• Authorization to execute MOA with GDOT for Old Still Road Bridge Replacement (item 4)
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendments (item 3)
• Amendments to Camden County Financial Policies (item 2)
• Appointment to Camden County Public Library Board of Trustees for District 3 (item 1)
• Installation of Fire Main and Fire Hydrant at Resiliency Operations Center (item 5)

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors will meet to consider a tax exempt appeal, process new 2024 homestead applications (including a disabled veteran homestead retrofit), and review conservation use and FLPA applications. The board will also certify appeals to the Board of Equalization and discuss general organizational matters.

• Tax Exempt Appeal
• New 2024 Homesteads and Disabled Veteran Homestead Retro
• Homestead Appeals and Application for Discussion
• New 2024 Conservation Use Valuation Agreement (CUVA) Applications
• New 2024 Forest Land Protection Act (FLPA) Applications

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 3.65 acres from Agricultural Forestry to Commercial General and amend the future land use map, followed by a regular meeting to vote on that request and other items including fire apparatus purchases, grant acceptances, and policy amendments.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 3.65 acres from A-F to C-G at US 17 & Horse Stamp Church Rd, Waverly (parcels 073A 034 & 043)
• Request for special use approval to construct and sell prefabricated sheds on the same parcel
• Approval to purchase two E-ONE 1500gpm rescue pumpers for Camden County Fire Rescue
• Approval to purchase eight sets of bunker gear from Ten 8
• Acceptance of three GEMA grant awards for stormwater management plan, elevation, and generator

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on two linked applications for 3.65 acres at the corner of U.S. Highway 17 and Horse Stamp Church Road in Waverly. The first is a rezoning from Agricultural Forestry (A-F) to Commercial General (C-G) and a future land use amendment; the second is a special use permit to allow construction and sale of prefabricated buildings. Staff recommends approval of both.

• Rezoning RZ2024-12: 3.65 acres from A-F to C-G and future land use amendment on parcel 073A 043 from Mixed Use to Commercial
• Special Use SU2024-05: allow construction and sale of prefabricated sheds on the same C-G zoned parcels
• Parcels located at corner of U.S. HWY 17 & Horse Stamp Church Rd, Waverly, District 1 (Tax Map 073A 034 & 073A 043)
• Owner: Kenneth McCarthy Estate; applicant: Cumberland Land Surveyors
• Planning staff recommends approval for both items

Board of County Commissioners

This is a notice of possible quorum for a town hall event on August 22, 2024, which is not sponsored or led by the Camden County Board of Commissioners. No official business will be conducted. The document provides only procedural information about commissioner attendance at the town hall.

• Notice of possible quorum for a town hall; no official business conducted

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections will discuss a proposed supplemental process-guidance for handling voter challenges and consider sending a letter to the Georgia State Election Board regarding revised advance voting rule 183-1-14-.02. The board will also receive the July 2024 financial report and an update from the elections supervisor, followed by training on newly revised SEB rules.

• Discussion on supplemental process-guidance for voter challenges (requires vote)
• Discussion on sending a letter to Georgia State Election Board about revised rule 183-1-14-.02 Advance Voting (requires vote)
• Approval of July 17, 2024 regular board meeting minutes
• July 2024 month-end financial report presented
• Training on newly revised SEB rules, facilitated by Chair Kyle Rapp

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on accepting a $231,000 Community Wildfire Defense Grant to develop a wildfire protection plan, purchasing a $378,221 demo ambulance, and renewing a three-year fire defense agreement. They will also consider amendments to financial policies, equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office, and appointments to the Public Library Board of Trustees. A presentation on the Par 3 Mini Golf Course is scheduled.

• Acceptance of $231,000 Community Wildfire Defense Grant for a protection plan (match waiver applied)
• Purchase of a 2024 Medix MSVII demo ambulance for $378,221
• Renewal of Rural Fire Defense Cooperative Lease Agreement and MOU (no cost)
• Amendments to Camden County Financial Policies
• Appointment(s) to the Camden County Public Library Board of Trustees

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting and public hearing to consider a rezoning request for 19.4 acres at 611 Old Jefferson Hwy from Agricultural Forestry to Agricultural Residential, and to adopt amendments to the hotel/motel taxation code. The board will also vote on budget amendments for the Solid Waste Authority, a right-of-way acquisition agreement with GDOT, equipment purchases, and appointments.

• Rezone 19.4 acres at 611 Old Jefferson Hwy, Woodbine from A-F to A-R
• Second reading and adoption of amendments to the Hotel Motel Taxation code
• FY2024 and FY2025 budget amendments for Solid Waste Authority (dozer purchase from Linder)
• Right-of-Way Acquisition Agreement with Georgia DOT for State Project #0015396
• Purchase of two compact vertical diesel light towers and one variable message sign trailer through GEMA grant

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners' regular meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024 has been cancelled due to potential impacts of inclement weather. A special called meeting has been scheduled for August 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

• Regular meeting on August 6 cancelled due to potential inclement weather
• Special called meeting scheduled for August 8, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request (RZ2024-10) to change 19.4 acres at 611 Old Jefferson Hwy, Woodbine from Agricultural Forestry (A-F) to Agricultural Residential (A-R). The applicant seeks to subdivide the property with smaller setbacks. Staff recommends approval.

• Rezoning RZ2024-10: 19.4 acres at 611 Old Jefferson Hwy, Woodbine from A-F to A-R.
• Owners: Beau C. Kitchell and Craig L. Kitchell; applicant Beau Kitchell.
• Future Land Use designation for the parcel is Rural Residential.
• Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
• Public hearing and commission vote scheduled.

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors will meet on July 1, 2024 to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss new business including 2024 homestead exemptions, disabled veteran homestead retro applications, conservation use valuation applications, forest land protection act applications, and an HOA application appeal. The board will also receive an ACO report.

• New 2024 Homestead applications and appeals
• Disabled Veteran Homestead retro applications
• New 2024 Conservation Use Valuation Applications (CUVA)
• New 2024 Forest Land Protection Act (FLPA) Application
• HOA Application Appeal and ACO Report

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will consider approving the schedule for advance in-person voting for the November 5, 2024 general election, with voting locations in Kingsland, Woodbine, and St. Marys. The board will also review the June 2024 month-end financial report and approve minutes from the June 24 meeting. No new business items are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of the June 2024 month-end budget report (total expenditures $495,030.45 out of $602,552 budget)
• Schedule for advance in-person voting: Oct 15 - Nov 1, including Saturday and Sunday hours
• Approval of minutes from June 24 regular board meeting
• Public comments heard for agenda items only

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold two public hearings: one on hotel-motel tax amendments and one on a rezoning request for 10.5 acres at 8150 US Hwy 17 from Commercial General to Industrial-Restricted, intended for boat and RV storage (Planning Commission recommends denial). Action items include a vote on that rezoning, Fiscal Year 2025 budget amendments, a hazard mitigation plan grant award, a RAISE grant award, and a fire sprinkler system replacement for the county jail. The board will also consider a lease agreement with Old School Renovation Committee, Inc. and other routine items.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning 10.5 acres at 8150 US Hwy 17 from Commercial General (C-G) to Industrial-Restricted (I-R) (owner Janice A. Brant, applicant Capital Legacy Properties)
• First reading of amendments to hotel-motel tax code
• Fiscal Year 2025 budget amendments
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Grant Award
• Fire protection sprinkler system replacement for Camden County Jail

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning 10.5 acres at 8150 US Hwy 17 from Commercial General to Industrial-Restricted. The proposal seeks to establish a boat and RV storage facility developed in three phases.

• Rezoning of 10.5 acres at 8150 US Hwy 17 for boat and RV storage

Board of Elections & Registration

The board will meet to certify the June 18, 2024, General Primary Runoff Election and adjudicate provisional ballots. The meeting also includes a review of the May 2024 month-end financial report and an update from the Elections Supervisor.

• Certification of the June 18, 2024, General Primary Runoff Election
• Adjudication of provisional ballots
• Review of May 2024 month-end financial report
• Elections Supervisor update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Solid Waste Authority will meet to consider adopting annual budgets for the 2025 fiscal year. This includes a county-wide budget totaling $85,846,443 across 17 funds and a specific Solid Waste Authority budget of $10,571,787. Other items include indigent defense contracts and park court conversions.

• Adoption of fiscal year 2025 annual budget totaling $85,846,443
• Authorization of Solid Waste Authority annual budget for $10,571,787
• Approval of the Indigent Defense Contract (Public Defender)
• Quotes for converting Browntown Wilderness Park basketball court to a pickleball court

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss postponing landfill rate increases until October 1, 2024. The meeting also includes discussions on gun range noise abatement and the approval of several professional service contracts.

• $24,000 agreement with Dr. Earl T. Martin for clinic physician services
• Purchase of radios for Fire Rescue, Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management, and the City of Kingsland
• Discussion on postponing landfill rate increases to October 1, 2024
• Contract for Public Defender Services with Attorney Clyde Urquhart
• Gun Range Noise Abatement Solutions discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive community comments regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The remainder of the agenda consists of opening ceremonies and roll call.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025 Budget comments

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will present 2024 property values and review applications for new and retroactive disabled veteran homestead exemptions. The meeting also includes discussions on vehicle appeals and the approval of appraisal schedules.

• Presentation of 2024 Values
• Disabled Veteran Homestead- Retro applications
• New 2024 Homesteads
• Vehicle Appeal reviews
• Approval to Mail Notice of Assessments

Board of County Commissioners

This notice is for a quorum of elected officials during Joint SPLOST IX Discussions. The agenda contains only procedural information regarding meeting time and location.

• Joint SPLOST IX Discussions

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget and consider amendments to the Development Impact Fee Ordinance. The agenda includes several rezoning requests and an alcohol license transfer in Waverly. Additionally, the Solid Waste Authority will discuss updates to landfill gate rates and tipping fees.

• Adoption of amended Development Impact Fee Ordinance
• Rezoning 2.22 acres at 112 Mush Bluff Trail, St. Marys
• Rezoning 0.84 acres on Rendezvous Way, Waverly
• Bid awards for park play structure replacement and court resurfacing
• Alcohol license transfer for Waverly Mini Mart at 24295 US HWY 17

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 29, 2024, to consider a zoning variance, two rezoning requests, and a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding building permit extensions. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 24, 2024 meeting. Staff recommends approval for all items.

• Zoning variance ZV2024-09: request to reduce front yard setback from 30' to 20' at 123 High Point Rd, Woodbine (District 1).
• UDC amendment to Section 1245(D)(6): would allow building permits to remain active until work is complete instead of requiring 180-day extensions.
• Rezoning RZ2024-06: 2.22 acres from A-R to R-1 at 112 Mush Bluff Trl, St. Marys (District 3).
• Rezoning RZ2024-07: 0.844 acres from A-F to R-1 on Rendezvous Way, Waverly (District 1).

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will meet to certify the results of the May 21, 2024 General Primary/Nonpartisan General and City of Kingsland Special Election. The board will also review the April 2024 financial report and receive an update from the elections supervisor. Upcoming dates include a risk-limiting audit, logic and accuracy testing, and a June 18 runoff election.

• Certification of May 21, 2024 General Primary/Nonpartisan General and City of Kingsland Special Election
• April 2024 month-end financial report
• Elections supervisor update
• Risk Limiting Audit scheduled May 30-31, 2024
• Runoff Election scheduled June 18, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote or decision listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed live online.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will meet with the cities of St. Marys, Kingsland, and Woodbine, along with the Public Service Authority, for a joint work session. The discussion focuses on finalizing excess proceeds from SPLOST VIII and reviewing project requests for SPLOST IX.

• Overview and finalization of SPLOST VIII excess proceeds
• Discussion of SPLOST IX Level I and II project requests

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners' regular meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. The next regular meeting is set for June 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no other business items.

• Regular meeting cancelled for May 21, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for June 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM

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 2025 Budget. This is a discussion only, not a final decision or vote. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed live online.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and act on various property tax-related applications, including new homestead exemptions, conservation use valuations, and freeport exemptions. The board will also discuss vehicle appeals and hear public comments.

• New 2024 Homestead applications and denials
• Disabled Veteran Homestead retro applications
• Conservation Use (CUVA) renewals, continuations, and denials
• FLPA renewals
• Freeport Exemption applications

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting with one substantive item: discussion and possible action regarding the former Pro 3 Mini Golf property. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including opening ceremonies, agenda adoption, and public comment periods.

• Discussion and possible action regarding the former Pro 3 Mini Golf

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 2025 Budget. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. The session convenes at 5:00 PM on May 14, 2024, at the Government Services Complex in Woodbine.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting, public hearing, and Solid Waste Authority meeting. They will decide on two special-use requests: a second home on a 1.83-acre parcel at 2474 Clarks Bluff Rd, Kingsland, and manufactured homes on three parcels on Nicoya Ln, Woodbine. The board will also consider consent agenda items including grant applications, budget amendments, a vehicle purchase, and a change order, plus regular agenda items on gun range noise, a TNVR program, and humane trap loans.

• Special use request for second home at 2474 Clarks Bluff Rd, Kingsland (Tax Map 083 002)
• Special use request for manufactured homes on three parcels on Nicoya Ln, Woodbine (Tax Map 053 037A, 053 037A 001, 053 037A 002)
• Resolution to submit Recreational Trails Program grant application for Browntown Wilderness Park trail ($286,000 revenue, $200,000 expense, $86,000 match)
• GEMA/FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant submittal ($19,999.32 revenue, $44,992.83 expense, $24,993.51 match)
• Purchase of 2024 Ford F-150 XL Crew Cab Truck for Public Works from Woody Folsom for $47,930.00

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider two zoning variances and two special use requests at its April 24, 2024 meeting. The variances seek to reduce setback requirements for properties in St. Marys and Waverly, while the special use requests involve placing manufactured homes in Woodbine and adding a second dwelling in Kingsland. Staff recommends approval for all four items.

• Variance ZV2024-01: reduce side/rear setbacks to 3' at 261 Marys Ct, St. Marys (R-1 zoning)
• Variance ZV2024-06: reduce side setback to 10' on Price Rd, Waverly (A-R zoning)
• Special Use SU2024-03: allow manufactured homes on three parcels on Nicoya Ln, Woodbine (R-1 zoning)
• Special Use SU2024-04: allow second dwelling on 1.83 acres at 2474 Clarks Bluff Rd, Kingsland (A-R zoning)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold its regular meeting on April 17, 2024, to discuss advance-in-person voting facts and an upcoming public forum. The board will also review financial reports for February and March 2024 and receive an elections supervisor update. No votes are scheduled on substantive items; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• Discussion on advance-in-person voting facts
• Elections Public Forum scheduled for April 23, 2024, 6-7 p.m.
• Financial reports for February and March 2024
• Poll watcher presentation and 'Before Opening the Polls' training
• Upcoming dates: registration deadline April 22, advance voting starts April 29, Election Day May 21

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and first reading on an amended Development Impact Fee Ordinance. The board will also consider bids for a new landfill cell and a waste handler dozer, and discuss gun range noise abatement solutions. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and proclamations.

• Public hearing and first reading of amended Development Impact Fee Ordinance
• Bid award for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Cell 5 Construction Project
• Purchase of 2023 D65PX Waste Handler Dozer with 5 years/10,000-hour warranty
• Gun Range Noise Abatement Solutions discussion
• Swearing in of Code Enforcement Officer Eric Kalakauskis

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine property tax matters, including new homestead applications, conservation use (CUVA) and forest land protection (FLPA) renewals, continuations, and new applications. The board will also consider CUVA breaches without penalty, releases of covenants, and a homeowners association application for Little Cumberland Island. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• New 2024 Homesteads and Disabled Veteran Homestead retro applications
• CUVA renewals, continuations, and new 2024 applications
• CUVA breaches with no penalty and releases of CUVA covenants
• FLPA renewals, continuations, new 2024 applications, and releases
• HOA application from Little Cumberland Island Association

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and public hearings on April 2, 2024. They will consider three land-use requests: a special use for a place of assembly, a rezoning for boat/RV storage, and a special use for a manufactured home. They will also review grant applications, equipment purchases, and other operational items.

• Special use request for place of assembly on 5.4 acres, Wainwright Rd, Kingsland (Tax Map 071 043K)
• Rezone 2.23 acres from R-2 to I-G on Colerain Rd, Kingsland (Tax Map 082D02 003A) for boat & RV storage
• Special use request for manufactured home on Harrietts Bluff Rd, Woodbine (Tax Map 105A 069)
• GEMA/FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant submittal: $259,000 revenue, $285,000 expenses, $26,000 match for flood-prone property acquisition
• Purchase of 2024 Medix MSVII 157 Ford F450 Type I Ambulance and equipment for two new fire engines

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider 10 items, including a rezoning to allow boat and RV storage, two special use permits, and several zoning variances. The commission will make recommendations on these requests, which will then go to the Board of County Commissioners for final decisions.

• Rezoning RZ2024-05: 2.23 acres on Colerain Rd, Kingsland from R-2 to I-G for boat & RV storage (Peeples Living Trust)
• Special Use SU2024-01: manufactured home in R-1 on Harrietts Bluff Rd, Woodbine (Joshua A. York)
• Special Use SU2024-02: place of assembly on 5.4 acres on Wainwright Rd, Kingsland (Morgan Montville)
• Variance ZV2024-03: reduce minimum acreage for A-R zoning on GA. Episcopal Center Rd, Waverly (Episcopal Church)
• Variance ZV2024-07: smaller billboard at 5985 Laurel Island PKWY, Kingsland (Josselyn Homes Inc.)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will vote on adopting the FY2024 Capital Improvement Element, a state-required annual update that lists planned projects and impact fee finances. They will also decide on transferring an alcohol license from Crooked River Lounge to The Dive at 6019 Charlie Smith Sr. HWY. Other agenda items include a surplus list, a Freeport exemption resolution, a UGA Extension contract, and gun range noise abatement.

• Adoption of FY2024 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) by resolution
• Transfer of alcohol license to The Dive at 6019 Charlie Smith Sr. HWY
• Resolution for Freeport Exemption Level 1, Class 4
• University of Georgia Extension Agency Billing Contract
• Gun Range Noise Abatement Solutions

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold its regular meeting on March 18, 2024. The main action item is certifying the results of the March 12 Presidential Preference Primary and Special Election. The board will also hear an update from the elections supervisor and review upcoming election dates.

• Certification of the March 12, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary and Special Election
• Elections Supervisor update
• Risk Limiting Audit scheduled for March 20-21, 2024
• Mail UOCAVA ballots for May Primary/NP Election due April 2, 2024
• Registration deadline for May Primary/NP Election is April 22, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint discussion session on SPLOST IX, a special-purpose local option sales tax program. The meeting is a discussion, not a voting session, and may include a quorum of commissioners. It will take place at the College of Coastal Georgia Camden Center in Kingsland.

• Joint SPLOST IX discussions with partner agencies
• Meeting held at College of Coastal Georgia Camden Center, 8001 Lakes Blvd, Kingsland
• Potential quorum of county commissioners present

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss SPLOST IX, a special-purpose local-option sales tax. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda contains only this single discussion item.

• Discussion regarding SPLOST IX

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and hearing public comments. New business items include reviewing 2024 homestead applications, disabled veteran homestead retroactive requests, conservation application renewals and continuations, an ACO report, a job description, and tax exemption applications.

• New 2024 Homesteads
• Disabled Veteran Homestead - Retro
• Conservation Applications - Renewals and Continuations
• Tax Exempt Applications
• ACO Report

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on dissolving the Camden Spaceport Authority and approving three zoning map amendments that convert agricultural land to residential use. The agenda also includes consent items for federal disaster recovery grants related to Hurricane Idalia and the purchase of heavy construction equipment. A public hearing will be held to discuss the specific rezoning requests before the board takes final action.

• Resolution for the dissolving of the Camden Spaceport Authority
• Rezone 1.84 acres at 5479 Horse Stamp Church Rd. from Agricultural Forestry to Single-Family Residential
• Rezone 2.71 acres on Gowen Cir. from Agricultural Forestry to Single-Family Residential
• Rezone 1.72 acres on Simpson Rd. from Agricultural Forestry to Medium-Density Residential
• Purchase of a Caterpillar D1 Bulldozer and a Caterpillar 938M Front End Loader

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three rezoning requests, all seeking to change parcels from Agricultural Forestry (A-F) to residential zoning. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 31, 2024 meeting. Staff recommends approval for all three requests.

• Rezone 2.71 acres on Gowen Cir., Woodbine from A-F to R-1 (RZ2024-02)
• Rezone 1.84 acres at 5479 Horse Stamp Church Rd., Woodbine from A-F to R-1 (RZ2024-03)
• Rezone 1.72 acres on Simpson Rd., Kingsland from A-F to R-2 (RZ2024-04)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss updating the county's impact fee program. The discussion includes comparing current fees with new maximum allowable fees, reviewing fees in other counties, and considering reductions or exemptions. No formal action is scheduled; this is a discussion item only.

• Discussion of new maximum impact fee for single-family detached housing: $8,940.89 per dwelling, up from current $1,052.62
• Comparison of impact fees with other Georgia counties, including Bryan, Cherokee, and Forsyth
• Review of the county's adopted exemption policy for extraordinary economic development
• Process to adopt new fees includes two public hearings
• Full maximum impact fee schedule for residential, industrial, lodging, recreational, institutional, medical, office, retail, and service land uses

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider accepting a $2,509.50 ACCG internship grant, appoint members to the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and SPLOST 9 committees, and award a contract for audio-visual upgrades. They will also review a memorandum of agreement with Coastal Pines Technical College and a rental agreement for a Komatsu dozer. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Accept ACCG 2024 Georgia County Internship Program grant award of $2,509.50
• Appointments to Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Committee
• Appointments to Fiscal Year 2025 SPLOST 9 Committee
• Award for Audio-Visual Design, Installation and Upgrade for County Meeting Rooms
• Rental Agreement with Linder Industrial Machinery for 2024 Komatsu D65PX-18 Crawler Dozer

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a special called meeting to discuss the Student Teen Election Participant (STEP) program, consider a Memorandum of Agreement with the GA Soil & Water Conservation Commission, and vote on canceling the February 21 regular meeting. The board will also review financial reports for December 2023 and January 2024, receive an update from the Elections Supervisor, and conduct training on early processing of absentee ballots.

• Discussion of Student Teen Election Participant (STEP) Program
• Consideration of Memorandum of Agreement between GA Soil & Water Conservation Commission and Election Superintendent
• Consideration to cancel February 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
• Financial report: December 2023 & January 2024 month-end reports
• Training: Early Processing of Absentee Ballots

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and public hearing to consider two zoning map amendments, a proposed code amendment, and several public works contracts. The board will also convene a Solid Waste Authority meeting to accept a Georgia Fund loan for landfill construction. Public comments are scheduled.

• Rezone 1.5 acres at 5985 Laurel Island Parkway Rd from Agricultural Forestry to Commercial Neighborhood (RZ2023-18, FLU2023-07)
• Rezone 35.5 acres at 28765 HWY 17, Waverly from Medium-density residential to Agricultural Forestry (RZ2024-01, FLU2024-01)
• Amend Unified Development Code Section 1014(c)(3) and delete Section 1014(d)(1) on private water and sewerage
• Approve $839,000 work authorization supplement for Kingsland By-Pass Phase II design (Atlas Consultants)
• Approve $1,840,792.28 change order for resurfacing roads on Submarine Base Kings Bay – Upper Base

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review various tax-related applications and appeals. Items include homestead exemptions, vehicle appeals, and tax-exempt applications.

• Disabled Veteran Homestead - Retro applications
• Appeal Waiver and Releases
• Vehicle Appeals
• Tax Exempt Application: Safe Harbor Children’s Center - Personal Property

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several zoning variances and rezoning requests in Districts 1 and 2. The agenda also includes a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding private water and sewerage.

• Zoning variance for setback relief at 5685 US Hwy 17, Kingsland
• Zoning variance for a minor subdivision on an unpaved road on Aberdeen Rd, Waverly
• Zoning variance for setback relief at 365 Dover Bluff Rd, Waverly
• Rezoning 1.5 acres from Agricultural Forestry to Commercial Neighborhood on Laurel Island PKWY
• Rezoning 35.53 acres from Multi-Family Residential to Agricultural Forestry on US Hwy 17, Waverly

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and a public hearing on the 2024 Capital Improvement Element draft. They will consider several action items, including agreements for the Honey Creek Boat Ramp, a contract for a park pavilion roof, and adoption of 2024 legislative priorities.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with GA DNR for Honey Creek Boat Ramp construction
• Real Estate Purchase Agreement with The Episcopal Diocese of Georgia Retreat Center for Honey Creek Boat Ramp
• Contract Award for Park Pavilion Metal Roof Replacement at Satilla Waterfront Park, Woodbine
• Memorandum of Understanding between Joint Development Authority and Plug Power
• Public Hearing: 2024 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) Draft of the Comprehensive Plan

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a regular meeting to discuss the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) and introduce the new Assistant Elections Supervisor. The board will also review the November 2023 financial report and receive poll worker training. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Discussion of upcoming Presidential Preference Primary (PPP)
• Introduction of new Assistant Elections Supervisor
• Review of November 2023 Month End Budget Report
• Poll Worker Presentation and training schedule
• Upcoming dates: Logic and Accuracy testing begins Jan 30, PPP on March 12

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to consider several action items, including setting the qualifying fee for the Coroner election, appointing a member to the Coastal Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging, awarding a contract for park pavilion metal roof replacements, and purchasing a floating dock and eight Dodge Chargers for the Sheriff's Office. The board will also hear a presentation on the FY2023 audited financials. After the public portion, they will convene an executive session to discuss real estate and items exempt under state law.

• Resolution establishing qualifying fee for Coroner in 2024 elections
• Appointment to Coastal Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
• Contract award for Park Pavilion Metal Roof Replacements
• Purchase of floating docking solution for Sheriff's Office boats
• Purchase of eight PPV Dodge Chargers for Sheriff's Office Patrol Division

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to reorganize for 2024, including electing a chair and vice-chair. They will also vote to re-affirm all existing long-term county contracts, re-appoint and re-affirm the employment contracts of the County Administrator and County Attorney, and make appointments to the Public Service Authority and Board of Assessors. Public comments will be heard at two points in the meeting.

• Re-affirm all existing long-term county contracts, including intergovernmental agreements with cities and agencies
• Re-appoint and re-affirm employment contracts for County Administrator and County Attorney
• Appointment to Camden County Public Service Authority (Elected Official)
• Re-appointment of Liz Johnsen to Camden County Board of Assessors
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of County Commissioners' Special Called Meeting and Regular Meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, were cancelled due to inclement weather. Both meetings have been rescheduled for January 16, 2024, with the Special Called Meeting at 5:30 PM and the former Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM.

• Cancellation of January 9, 2024 meetings due to weather
• Rescheduled to January 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners' Special Called Meeting and Regular Meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, have been cancelled due to inclement weather. Both meetings are rescheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, with the Special Called Meeting at 5:30 PM and the former Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Cancellation of January 9, 2024 BOCC meetings due to inclement weather
• Rescheduling of meetings to January 16, 2024

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to reorganize for 2024, including electing a chair and vice-chair and appointing a secretary. The board will also review homestead applications, including a disabled veteran homestead retro application, and discuss an ACO report and a homeowners association common property application. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair, appointment of Secretary
• Disabled Veteran Homestead retro application
• New Homestead applications
• ACO Report
• HOA Common Property Application