Carroll County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to approve the location of a new County Administration Building and authorize the Chairman to take steps toward issuing a Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk, site preparation, and preconstruction activities.

• Consideration of a resolution to approve the location of the new County Administration Building and related facilities
• Authorization for the Chairman to issue a Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk
• Authorization for site preparation and preconstruction activities

The Board of Commissioners voted to select 423 College Street as the site for the new County Administration Building and related facilities. The Chairman is authorized to issue a Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk and begin site preparation.

• Approved 423 College Street for new County Administration Building location (5-2)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including a TEFRA resolution for Tanner Medical Center equipment financing, a $34,276 sheriff vehicle purchase, and a $15,450 FEMA weather radio grant. In the business session, the board will consider amendments to subdivision regulations to allow estate lot developments and other exemptions, as well as appointments to the airport authority and elections board.

• TEFRA Resolution for $34,276 equipment financing for Tanner Medical Center
• Approval of $15,450 FEMA grant for weather radios for critical infrastructure and residents
• Project Excalibur tax abatement request from Carrollton Payroll Development Authority
• Proposed amendments to Subdivision Regulations to allow Estate Lot Developments
• Appointments to West Georgia Regional Airport Authority and Board of Elections

The Board of Commissioners approved several amendments to the county's subdivision regulations, including changes to subdivision exemptions and the allowance of Estate Lot Developments. The board also passed a consent agenda containing 14 items, including grant acceptance and various appointments.

• Approved amendments to Subdivision Regulations (4-3)
• Approved 14 items on Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $34,276.04 for Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved $15,450 FEMA grant for weather radios (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for Project Excalibur (unanimous)
• Reappointed Lester Harmon to West Georgia Regional Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Cora Reeves to Board of Elections and Registration (unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2022 agenda (6-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss a presentation from Greystone Broadband, review October financial reports including SPLOST funds, and prepare items for the December 6 regular meeting. No votes or decisions are taken at this work session.

• Greystone Broadband presentation by Blake Doss, Director of State Government Affairs
• October financial recap presented by Alecia Searcy, Director of Finance
• Review of SPLOST 21 and SPLOST 13 reports for October
• Discussion of items for the December 6, 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review several proposals, including equipment financing, vehicle purchases, and board appointments. No final votes were taken; however, the Board reached a consensus to place 14 items on a consent agenda for the December 6, 2022 meeting.

• Consensus to place TEFRA Resolution on Dec 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place Sheriff vehicle purchase ($34,276.04) on Dec 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place gymnastics equipment donation to City of Bowdon on Dec 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place GEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant ($15,450) on Dec 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place Metropolitan Communications weather radio vendor on Dec 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place investment account resolutions for American Commerce Bank and Southern States Bank on Dec 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place FY 2022 Budget Amendment and Project Excalibur Tax Abatement on Dec 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place appointments for Health Board, Water Authority, Three Rivers Regional, and Board of Tax Assessors on Dec 6 consent agenda

Board of Commissioners

This is a special called meeting with only procedural items: call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and an executive session to discuss real estate. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Executive session on real estate

The Board of Commissioners convened a special called meeting and entered an executive session to discuss real estate matters. No substantive public decisions were made during the session.

• Approved November 30, 2022 agenda (6-0)
• Voted to convene into Executive Session for real estate matters (6-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will consider approving the removal of 89 voters due to vital records and 31 due to felony convictions from the voter rolls. They will also receive an update on the December 6, 2022 General Election Runoff, including early voting locations and absentee ballot deadlines. The board will set a meeting for December 12 to certify the runoff results.

• Approval of removal of 89 voters from vital records and 31 from felony list (Oct 5 – Nov 11, 2022)
• Update on Dec. 6 runoff: early voting Nov 28–Dec 2 at Election Office and Powell Park
• Nov. 28 is last day to apply for an absentee ballot for the runoff
• Dec. 12 meeting scheduled to certify runoff results

The Board of Elections & Registration certified the results of the November 8, 2022 General Election. The board also approved list maintenance of perfect matches and the minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting.

• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (5-0)
• Certified November 8, 2022 General Election (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request by Glock, Inc. to rezone 385 acres from Agricultural to Industrial for a public safety training facility with indoor and outdoor shooting ranges. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including vehicle purchases, fire department equipment, and recreation field contracts, as well as a business session with grant acceptances and vehicle purchases.

• Glock rezoning request (Z-22-10-01 and C-22-10-01) for 385 acres at tax parcels 196-0015 and 203-0004 for a public safety training facility with shooting ranges
• Fire Department request to purchase two Quick Response Vehicles for $175,000, add 12 personnel at $806,000 annual cost, plus $55,500 for equipment and uniforms
• Acceptance of $753,755 federal grant for Family Treatment Court program
• Purchase of up to 21 pick-up trucks and 1 cargo van for up to $1,300,000 to replace high-mileage vehicles
• Annexation request for parcel 131 0159 at 974 Folds Road into City of Carrollton for an 86-lot residential subdivision

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for Glock, Inc. to establish a public safety training facility with specific stipulations. The Board also approved several vehicle purchases for county departments and accepted two federal grants.

• Approved rezoning of ~385 acres from Agricultural to Industrial for Glock, Inc. public safety training facility (5-0)
• Approved $30,178.35 for Sheriff's Office traffic vehicle
• Approved $175,000 for two Fire Department Quick Response Vehicles and $861,500 for related staffing, PPE, and uniforms
• Approved $125,580 contract with Muse Landscaping and Grading, Inc. for sod and irrigation at Recreation Complex
• Approved $753,755 FTC Federal Grant for Family Treatment Court
• Approved $303,039 GEMA Homeland Security Grant and LENCO as vendor for a BearCat Armored Vehicle
• Approved purchase of up to 21 pick-up trucks and one cargo van up to $1,300,000 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of up to five Tandem Axle Dump Trucks from Nextran Tuck Center up to $960,330

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review and discuss proposed amendments to Carroll County's subdivision regulations, including changes to definitions, allowing estate lot developments, and providing exemptions. They will also hear a Chamber of Commerce update and a financial recap for September 2022.

• Proposed amendments to Section 86-5 'Definitions' of Chapter 86 – Subdivisions
• Proposal to allow Estate Lot Developments
• Proposal to provide exemptions to Subdivision Regulations
• Financial recap for September 2022, including SPLOST report
• Chamber of Commerce update by President & CEO Karen Handel

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review financial reports and discuss proposed subdivision regulation amendments. No final votes were taken; however, the Board reached a consensus to place several vehicle purchases, contracts, and appointments on the November 1 consent agenda.

• Consensus to place Sheriff vehicle purchase ($30,178.35) on Nov 1 agenda
• Consensus to place Fire Department QRVs, staffing, and equipment requests on Nov 1 agenda
• Consensus to place Muse Landscaping sod and irrigation bid ($125,580) on Nov 1 agenda
• Consensus to place Georgia Power easement request on Nov 1 agenda
• Consensus to place Georgia Fund One and Bank OZK investment resolutions on Nov 1 agenda
• Consensus to place appointment of Dr. Jenny Schuessler to Board of Health on Nov 1 agenda
• Consensus to place appointment of Jeff May to Development Authority on Nov 1 agenda

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration is reviewing election timelines and voter list maintenance. The body is discussing poll worker training and deadlines for voter registration.

• Removal of 59 individuals from voter lists based on vitals
• Removal of 50 felons from voter lists
• Voter registration/change deadline of October 11, 2022
• Early voting start date of October 17, 2022
• Approval of September 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Elections & Registration approved the list maintenance of perfect matches and the September 13 meeting minutes, both by 5-0 votes. The elections supervisor reported that voter registration closes October 11 and early voting runs October 17 to November 4. The next meeting is November 14 to certify the general election.

• Approved September 13 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning session to review rezoning requests and three public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments. The business session includes a proposal for grant funding to expand the McIntosh Reserve.

• Grant application and match funding up to $300,000 for McIntosh Reserve expansion
• Rezoning of 5 acres on Ithica Gin Road from Agricultural to Residential
• Rezoning of 2.9 acres at 565 Columbia Drive from Commercial to Industrial
• Conditional Use request for a secondary dwelling at 2740 Shady Grove Road
• Public hearings on zoning amendments for farm equipment sales, residential occupancy, and appeals board notices

The Board of Commissioners approved several zoning requests and amendments, including a rezoning on Ithica Gin Road for two single-family homes, a conditional use for a secondary dwelling on Shady Grove Road, and a rezoning on Columbia Drive for a manufacturing facility. They also approved amendments to zoning regulations for farm equipment dealerships, residential occupancies, and community development appeals board hearings. Additionally, a grant application for McIntosh Reserve expansion was authorized.

• Approved rezoning of 5 acres on Ithica Gin Road from Agricultural to Residential for two single-family homes (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for secondary dwelling at 2740 Shady Grove Road (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2.9 acres at 565 Columbia Drive from Commercial to Industrial for manufacturing (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendment adding farm equipment dealerships as permitted use in Commercial district (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendment adding new section on permitted residential occupancies (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendment regarding public hearings of community development appeals board (6-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for GOS grant up to $300,000 for McIntosh Reserve expansion (6-0)
• Approved resolution to dispose of no longer serviceable Yealink phone equipment (6-0)

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission is reviewing three specific rezoning and land-use requests. The body is also holding public hearings on draft ordinances regarding farm equipment sales, residential occupancy definitions, and appeals board hearing notices.

• Rezone 5 acres on Ithica Gin Road from Agricultural to Residential for two homes (T&S Holdings, LLC)
• Conditional Use request for a secondary dwelling at 2740 Shady Grove Road (Kenneth Harrison)
• Rezone 2.9 acres at 565 Columbia Drive from Commercial to Industrial for a manufacturing facility
• Proposed amendments to allow farm equipment dealerships and repair in Commercial Districts
• Proposed zoning amendments regarding residential occupancy and recreational vehicle definitions

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss subdivision regulations. The meeting includes a comparison of current regulations and proposed exemptions for estate lot developments.

• Discussion of current subdivision regulations and proposed estate lot development exemptions

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on September 19, 2022, to discuss current ordinances and staff proposals. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was solely for public comment and discussion.

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to approve voter list maintenance and review election deadlines. The board will discuss poll worker training and set the schedule for upcoming certification meetings.

• Approval of list maintenance for removal of 89 vitals and 17 felons
• Poll worker training scheduled for the week of October 3, 2022
• County certification deadline set for November 15th
• Deadline for UOCAVA and provisional cures set for November 14th

The Board of Elections & Registration approved the August 16, 2022 meeting minutes and a list maintenance of perfect matches, both by 4-0 votes. They also approved an action summary for poll worker training pay and discussed the upcoming certification date change due to Veteran's Day. The next meetings were scheduled for October 6, November 14, and December 9, 2022.

• Approved August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (4-0)
• Approved action summary for poll worker training pay (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several funding requests, including a large state grant for drinking water infrastructure and a grant for new trails. The meeting also includes votes on public safety vehicle purchases and software for tax collection.

• Application for $31,886,000 State ARPA Grant for Indian Creek Reservoir dam and raw water intake
• Purchase of 14 Sheriff's Office vehicles for $532,650
• Local match not to exceed $366,125 for trails connecting Hobbs Farm Park and Little Tallapoosa Park
• Tax collection software agreement with Nitorco, Inc. for $35,000 initial cost and $2,525 monthly fee
• Payment up to $49,500 to City of Carrollton for Tanner Street parking deck security cameras

The Board of Commissioners approved, 4-3, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Villa Rica for the Eastside Tax Allocation District, contingent on finalized legal terms and a satisfactory agreement with the Carroll County School System. The board also unanimously approved a 10-item consent agenda, including the purchase of 14 patrol vehicles for $532,650 and a resolution to apply for a $31,886,000 state ARPA grant for the Indian Creek Reservoir project. Three proclamations were presented, and the board entered executive session for real estate and litigation matters.

• Approved Villa Rica Eastside TAD agreement with stipulations (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda including 14 patrol vehicles for $532,650
• Approved resolution to apply for $31,886,000 ARPA grant for Indian Creek Reservoir
• Approved $49,500 for Tanner Street parking deck cameras
• Approved $17,373 for fire rescue engine replacement
• Approved $35,000 tax collection software agreement with Nitorco
• Approved Jericho Design Group for court facilities renovation
• Approved solid waste agreements with Waste Industries and ETC of Georgia

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals is meeting to review a variance request for a property in Commission District 5. The board will determine if a parcel can be split for a family transfer.

• V-22-09-01: Intrafamily Transfer Variance to split less than four acres at 2828 Jones Mill Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports from July 2022. The body will also discuss items for the upcoming September 6, 2022 meeting agenda.

• Financial Recap for July 2022
• Review of SPLOST 13 and SPLOST 21 documents

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review items for the September 6, 2022 meeting. They discussed but did not vote on any items, reaching consensus to place all 11 items on the consent agenda. No formal decisions were made during this work session.

• Consensus to place County Clerk appointment on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Architect Selection for Court Facilities on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Tax Collection Software agreement on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Patrol Vehicles purchase on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Tanner Street Parking Deck Cameras on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Fire Rescue Equipment purchase on consent agenda
• Consensus to place State ARPA Grant for Drinking Water Project on consent agenda
• Consensus to place GOSP Grant for Trail to Little Tallapoosa Park on consent agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss tax resolutions. The body will consider the proposed levy for 2022 Carroll County and Carroll County Schools property taxes and the adoption of 2022 homestead exemptions.

• Resolution to levy 2022 Carroll County property taxes
• Resolution to levy 2022 Carroll County Schools property taxes
• Adoption of 2022 Homestead Exemptions

The Board of Commissioners approved a reduction of the millage rate to 7.58 mills for the unincorporated area of Carroll County, adopted the proposed resolution providing for homestead exemptions, and set fire protection duplication rates for Carrollton (6.20 mills) and Bremen (6.20 mills). The vote was 6-0.

• Approved reduction of millage rate to 7.58 mills for unincorporated area (6-0)
• Adopted resolution providing for homestead exemptions
• Set fire protection duplication rate for Carrollton at 6.20 mills
• Set fire protection duplication rate for Bremen at 6.20 mills

Board of Elections & Registration

The Carroll County Board of Elections & Registration voted unanimously to proceed with training pay for poll workers ahead of the November 8 general election. Early voting was set for October 17 through November 4, including two Saturdays. The board also approved the July 19 meeting minutes and list maintenance of perfect matches, both by 5-0 votes.

• Approved poll worker training pay for November election (5-0)
• Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (5-0)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will meet to review a request from Adams Homes regarding a property in Amidon Estates. The board will determine if a building setback can be reduced.

• V-22-08-01: Request to reduce building setback line from 45 feet to 35 feet at 100 Grace Lane (Parcel #167-0889)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several rezoning requests and conditional use permits. They are considering a resolution to redefine special event facilities in zoning regulations. The consent agenda includes infrastructure grants, audit services, and a large water project funding agreement.

• ARPA Subrecipient Intergovernmental Agreement for North Carroll Water Project: $6,200,000.00
• Proposal from Georgia & West, Inc. for new solid waste transfer station services: $53,400.00
• Master Consulting Service Agreement with AECOM Technical Service, Inc. for SS4A grant: not to exceed $15,000
• Rezoning requests for 180 Martin Road, 659 Beulah Church Road, and 2548 S. Highway 27
• Conditional use permits for secondary dwellings at 1065 Lovvorn Mill Road and 713 Lepard Road

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several zoning requests, including a rezoning at 180 Martin Road and a conditional use at 1065 Lovvorn Mill Road. The board also approved an amended ordinance moving Special Event Facilities from a conditional use in the Agricultural district to a conditional use in the Commercial district. The consent agenda, including a $6.2 million ARPA water project agreement, was approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning 4 acres from Agricultural to Residential at 180 Martin Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for secondary dwelling at 1065 Lovvorn Mill Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for secondary dwelling at 713 Lepard Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 0.34 acres from Agricultural to Commercial at 659 Beulah Church Road with condition that no vehicles obstruct right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 7.31 acres from Agricultural to Commercial at 2548 S. Highway 27 (unanimous)
• Approved amended ordinance moving Special Event Facilities from Conditional Use in Ag district to Conditional Use in Commercial district (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $6.2M ARPA water project agreement with Carroll County Water Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $53,400 contract with Georgia & West, Inc. for solid waste transfer station engineering (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session to enter an executive session. The agenda states that no action will be taken upon returning to open session.

• Executive session regarding real estate
• Executive session regarding litigation

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting and unanimously approved the agenda. The board voted 6-0 to enter executive session to discuss real estate and litigation matters, then reconvened and adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Voted 6-0 to enter executive session for real estate and litigation
• Voted 6-0 to reconvene to regular session
• Adjourned meeting at 5:47 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to review and discuss items for the August 2, 2022 meeting agenda. No other specific actions or decisions were listed.

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review items for the upcoming August 2, 2022 meeting. No formal votes were taken; instead, the board reached consensus to place five items on the consent agenda, including the financial audit engagement letter, SS4A grant application, solid waste professional services, LOST intergovernmental agreement, and ARPA water project. Two solid waste agreements with Waste Industries Atlanta and ETC of Georgia were postponed.

• Consensus to place financial audit engagement letter on consent agenda
• Consensus to place SS4A grant application on consent agenda
• Consensus to place solid waste professional services proposal on consent agenda
• Consensus to place LOST intergovernmental agreement on consent agenda
• Consensus to place ARPA water project agreement on consent agenda
• Postponed solid waste agreement with Waste Industries Atlanta, LLC
• Postponed solid waste agreement with ETC of Georgia, LLC

Board of Elections & Registration

The Carroll County Board of Elections & Registration approved the June 27, 2022 meeting minutes and a list maintenance of perfect matches, both by unanimous 3-0 votes. A discussion on poll worker pay and training pay was tabled until the August 16, 2022 meeting. The board also set its meeting schedule for upcoming months, including certification dates for the November general election and potential runoff.

• Approved June 27, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (3-0)
• Tabled poll worker pay/training pay discussion to August 16, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Set meeting schedule: August 16, September TBA, October TBA, November 11 certification, December 9 runoff certification

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Planning Commission will consider proposed amendments to the county's Zoning Regulations regarding special events facilities. The body will also review several rezoning requests and conditional use permits for dwellings and parking.

• Proposed zoning amendments to move 'special events facility' from Agricultural to Commercial districts and add 'farm special events facility' to Agricultural districts
• Rezoning of 7.31 acres from Agricultural to Commercial at 2548 S. Highway 27
• Rezoning of 4 acres from Agricultural to Residential at 180 Martin Road
• Conditional use permit for truck parking on 8.85 acres at Highway 61 at Old Carrollton Road
• Conditional use permits for secondary dwellings at 1064 Lovvorn Mill Road and 713 Lepard Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the construction of a new multi-purpose field and various zoning requests. The meeting includes considerations for equipment purchases for Parks and Fire Rescue, as well as a transit development plan.

• Construction of a new multi-purpose field using SPLOST funds up to $513,500
• Purchase of a tractor and mower for the Parks Department priced at $71,950.00
• Rezoning of 8.89 acres at 946 Carrollton Highway from Commercial to Industrial
• Rezoning of 8.66 acres at 580-608 McCurdy Road from Agricultural to Residential
• Conditional Use Permit for a secondary dwelling at 1248 Whooping Creek Road

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a secondary dwelling, two rezoning requests, a consent agenda with four items, and several business items including a fire truck purchase. One rezoning request was withdrawn, and two consent agenda items and a tax allocation district agreement were postponed.

• Approved conditional use permit for secondary dwelling at 1248 Whooping Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 8.66 acres from Agricultural to Residential at McCurdy Road, Villa Rica (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 8.89 acres from Commercial to Industrial at 946 Carrollton Highway, Temple (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: indigent defense agreement, $71,950 tractor/mower purchase, $513,500 multi-purpose field construction, personnel restructure (unanimous)
• Approved Byrne Grant renewal application for $16,088 (unanimous)
• Approved Transit Development Plan (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Ford F150 for $38,548.68 (6-0-1, Chance recused)
• Postponed: Solid Waste agreements with Waste Industries and ETC of Georgia, and Villa Rica Tax Allocation District agreement

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and hearing procedures. No specific requests or cases are listed for decision or discussion.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the May 2022 financial recap provided by Finance Director Alecia Searcy. The body will also discuss items for the July 12, 2022, special called meeting agenda.

• Financial recap for May 2022
• Discussion of items for July 12, 2022 Special Called Meeting

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review items for the July 12, 2022 meeting. They discussed the Transit Development Plan, an indigent defense agreement, a tractor purchase, a new multi-purpose field, and a personnel restructure. No formal votes were taken; the board reached consensus to place four items on the consent agenda for the upcoming meeting.

• Consensus to place Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Parks Department tractor and mower purchase ($71,950) on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Recreation Department multi-purpose field construction (up to $513,500) on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Solid Waste personnel restructure on consent agenda
• Postponed Solid Waste agreements with Waste Industries Atlanta, LLC and ETC of Georgia, LLC

Board of Elections & Registration

The Carroll County Board of Elections & Registration certified the June 21, 2022 General Primary Runoff Election results and approved list maintenance of perfect matches, both by 5-0 votes. The board also approved the May 27, 2022 meeting minutes and set its meeting schedule through December 2022. No public comments were made.

• Approved May 27, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (5-0)
• Certified June 21, 2022 General Primary Runoff Election results (5-0)
• Set meeting schedule for July 19, August 16, September, October, November 11, and December 9, 2022

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will review requests for a secondary dwelling and two property rezonings. These decisions determine how specific parcels of land can be used for residential, industrial, or agricultural purposes.

• Conditional Use request for a second dwelling at 1248 Whooping Creek Road
• Rezoning request from Agricultural to Residential for 580-608 McCurdy Road
• Rezoning request for 8.89 acres from Commercial to Industrial at 946 Carrollton Highway for trailer storage and warehouse use

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special called session to discuss an intergovernmental agreement. The focus is on the Eastside Tax Allocation District in the City of Villa Rica.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Villa Rica regarding the Eastside Tax Allocation District

The Board of Commissioners approved sending a non-binding counterproposal of material terms to the City of Villa Rica regarding an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for the Eastside Tax Allocation District (TAD). The vote was 5-1, with Commissioner Reynolds opposed and Commissioner McClendon absent. The counterproposal is not legally binding until the board approves a final IGA.

• Approved sending non-binding TAD counterproposal to Villa Rica (5-1, Reynolds opposed, McClendon absent)
• Approved June 21, 2022 agenda unanimously
• Approved May 25, 2022 Budget Work Session minutes unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY2023 budget, a 90-day moratorium on special event facility applications, and a new ordinance licensing special event facilities. They also approved multiple equipment purchases, including fire apparatus and track loaders, and denied a conditional use permit for a special event venue. The meeting included several appointments and agreements approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved FY2023 budget resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day moratorium on special event facility applications (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance licensing and regulating special event facilities (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for special event venue at 1578 Bonner Goldmine Road (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of 10.412 acres at 2653 W. Highway 166 for a 7-lot subdivision (6-1)
• Approved purchase of three New Holland track loaders for $209,400
• Approved purchase of three fire apparatus totaling $3,340,821.19 with SPLOST funds
• Tabled intergovernmental agreement with Villa Rica on Eastside Tax Allocation District

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the April 2022 financial recap and SPLOST financials. The body will also discuss items for the June 7, 2022 meeting agenda.

• April 2022 Financial Recap
• April 2022 SPLOST financials

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the proposed FY2023 budget of $67,037,066 and several other agenda items for the June 7, 2022 meeting. No formal votes were taken; the board reached consensus to place 17 items on the consent agenda for approval at the next regular meeting. Items discussed included equipment purchases, library MOUs, appointments, and various agreements.

• Consensus to place FY2023 budget resolution on June 7 agenda
• Consensus to place $209,400 purchase of three C345 New Holland track loaders on consent agenda
• Consensus to place $633,424.04 pumper and $1,330,000 platform purchase on consent agenda
• Consensus to place $1,377,397.15 ladder truck purchase on consent agenda
• Consensus to place $31,102.40 hose purchase on consent agenda
• Consensus to place library MOUs ($34,780 and $250,000) on consent agenda
• Consensus to place appointments (library, development authority, EMS council, family services, pathways) on consent agenda
• Consensus to place agreements (inmate work detail, fire service, appraisal, EMS, transit) on consent agenda

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will review two variance requests regarding property use in Carrollton and Bowdon. The board will determine if the requested exceptions to zoning rules are permitted.

• V-22-05-02: Driveway variance for Tim and Susan Phillips at 465 and 469 Sandhill Shady Grove Road to add a third residence
• V-22-05-03: Intrafamily transfer variance for Mary Jo Stitcher at 465 Tyus Veal Road to split a one acre tract from a 41.57 acre tract

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will certify the results of the May 24, 2022 General Primary/Special Election. The board will also review provisional ballots and list maintenance for voter removals.

• Certification of May 24, 2022 General Primary/Special Election results
• Approval of list maintenance for 106 vitals and 13 felons for removal
• Approval of 8 provisional ballots (7 counted, 1 not counted)
• Discussion of June 21, 2022 Runoff Date

The Carroll County Board of Elections & Registration certified the May 24, 2022 General Primary Election results and approved provisional ballots and list maintenance, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also approved the April 14, 2022 meeting minutes and set its meeting schedule for the remainder of 2022.

• Certified May 24, 2022 General Primary Election results (5-0)
• Approved provisional ballots from May 24, 2022 election (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (5-0)
• Approved April 14, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Set meeting schedule for July, August, September, October, November, and December 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to continue discussions regarding the proposed FY2022-2023 budget. This includes a review of capital projects and contracts.

• FY2022-2023 Proposed Budget
• Capital Projects
• Contracts

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session, reviewing a proposed $5,412,460 budget amendment for FY2022 and adjustments to the FY2022-2023 appropriations. No formal votes were taken; the board reached consensus to advertise the amendment and vote on it at the June 7, 2022 meeting. Presentations were made on a court space study and investment services, and LOST negotiations were discussed.

• Consensus to advertise FY2022 budget amendment and vote on June 7, 2022
• Reviewed $5,412,460 budget amendment including $2M employee bonus/retention
• Reviewed FY2022-2023 appropriation adjustments, including $88,000 moved from Public Defender to District Attorney
• Discussed LOST negotiations with 4 options proposed by consultant

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

This is a procedural agenda for the Carroll County Board of Appeals. The meeting consists of standard items like call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes, with no specific applications, requests, or public hearings listed.

• No specific cases or requests are listed on the agenda
• Hearing procedures allow 10 minutes for applicant and opposition presentations, 5 minutes for rebuttal

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits: a secondary dwelling at 28 Whitton Road, a Verizon Wireless cell tower at 1505 Stoney Point Road, and an expansion of a special event facility at 2715/2725 NE Hickory Level Road. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes equipment purchases, road abandonment, and new positions, and will discuss an intergovernmental agreement with Villa Rica and an architect for a new county administration building.

• Conditional use permit for secondary dwelling at 28 Whitton Road, Roopville (C-22-04-02)
• Conditional use permit for Verizon Wireless cell tower at 1505 Stoney Point Road, Roopville (C-22-04-03)
• Conditional use permit for expansion of special event facility at 2715/2725 NE Hickory Level Road, Villa Rica (C-22-04-05)
• Purchase of self-propelled broom for $92,463 for Public Works
• Seal coat roadway at Buffalo Creek Tech Park for $25,985 for WGTC campus

The Board approved entering good faith negotiations with the City of Villa Rica on a Tax Allocation District (5-2, Reynolds and Chambers opposed), and unanimously selected Jericho Design Group, LLC as architect for the new County Administration Facility. It also approved six consent agenda items, including equipment purchases and new positions, and denied a conditional use permit for a special event facility expansion (6-0, Chance recused).

• Approved entering good faith negotiations with City of Villa Rica on Tax Allocation District (5-2)
• Approved Jericho Design Group, LLC as architect for County Administration Facility (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: $92,463 self-propelled broom purchase (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: $25,985 seal coat at Buffalo Creek Tech Park (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: resolution to begin abandoning 0.54 miles of Oak Shade Road (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: created two light equipment operator positions and one parks admin assistant (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: $20,770 animal shelter fence installation (7-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for special event facility expansion at 2715/2725 NE Hickory Level Road (6-0, Chance recused)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations, including a tax allocation district (TAD) proposal from Villa Rica Mayor Gil McDougal and a financial recap for March 2022 from Finance Director Alecia Searcy. The board will also review and discuss items for its May 3, 2022 meeting agenda. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• City of Villa Rica TAD presentation by Mayor Gil McDougal
• Financial recap for March 2022 by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
• Review of items for May 3, 2022 BOC meeting agenda
• Architect presentations for County Administration Building

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes. They heard presentations from two architect finalists for the County Administration Building, a TAD presentation from Villa Rica, and discussed several agenda items. The Board reached consensus to place six items on the consent agenda for the May 3, 2022 meeting, including equipment purchase, seal coating, road abandonment, and new positions.

• Consensus to place Public Works equipment purchase on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Buffalo Creek Tech Park seal coating on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Oak Shade Road abandonment on consent agenda
• Consensus to place two light equipment operator positions on consent agenda
• Consensus to place McIntosh Park administrative assistant position on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Animal Shelter fence installation on consent agenda

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

This is a procedural agenda for the Carroll County Planning Commission meeting. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, minutes, hearing procedures, requests, a business session, an update from the Board of Commissioners meeting, and a first reading. No specific items, requests, or decisions are detailed in the agenda text.

• First Reading
• Update from Board of Commissioners meeting
• Business Session
• Requests
• Hearing Procedures

Board of Elections & Registration

The Carroll County Board of Elections and Registration will meet to approve minutes, hear an update on the May 24 General Primary/Special Election, and consider removing 76 voters from the rolls due to vital records or felony convictions. The board will also set its meeting schedule for certifying election results.

• May 24, 2022 General Primary/Special Election update
• Poll worker training week of April 18
• Logic and accuracy testing begins April 25 at 9am
• Early voting May 2-20, including Saturdays May 7 and 14
• Voter list maintenance: 63 removals for vital records, 13 for felonies

The board approved the March 17, 2022 minutes and a list maintenance of perfect matches, both by 4-0 votes. The GARVIS voter registration system launch is delayed until July, and the board set meeting dates for May and June to certify primary and potential runoff elections.

• Approved March 17, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes purchasing a $225,347 waste hauler and establishing a streetlight special tax district for Indian Lake Phase III. The board will also consider a zoning request for a secondary dwelling at 688 Cross Plains Hulett Road and approve a budget amendment for the General, E-911, and Solid Waste funds.

• Purchase of a Caterpillar CAT Model 926 Waste Hauler from Yancey for $225,347.00
• Establishment of a Streetlight Special Tax District for Indian Lake Phase III (Blackfoot Trail)
• Conditional Use Permit request for a Secondary Dwelling at 688 Cross Plains Hulett Road
• Purchase of emergency lighting and sirens for three Ford 150 Response Vehicles for $28,788.00
• Purchase of six Motorola portable radios for $29,850.15 to donate to Fairfield Fire Department

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the February 2022 financial recap, receive a presentation on the MS4 stormwater program, and discuss items for the April 12, 2022 special called meeting agenda. The meeting is primarily informational and preparatory, with no votes or public hearings listed.

• February 2022 financial recap presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
• MS4 Program presentation by County Engineer Brian Kent
• Discussion of items for April 12, 2022 special called meeting agenda

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review items for the upcoming April 12, 2022 meeting. They received a financial recap, an MS4 program update, and discussed six agenda items, reaching consensus to place all six on the consent agenda for the April 12 meeting. No formal votes were taken during this work session.

• Consensus to place Fire Rescue light/siren package on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Fairfield Plantation equipment donation on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Budget Amendment on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Solid Waste waste hauler purchase on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Streetlight Special Tax District on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Judicial Branch ARPA grant on consent agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a two-day planning retreat at Callaway Resort & Gardens. The agenda includes discussions on insurance, benefits, and various county projects.

• Insurance discussion
• Retirement and Employment Benefits discussion
• ARPA Water Project discussion
• LOST discussion
• Contracts and Community Development discussion

The Board of Commissioners held a two-day planning retreat and reached consensus on several items, including combining retirement plan platforms, moving forward with an Office365 upgrade, and exploring a livestock ordinance. Chairman Morgan proposed transferring funds from the tabled sewer project to expand the North Carroll County water project, with further discussion to occur with the Water Authority before finalizing. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Consensus to combine two retirement plan platforms for cost savings
• Consensus to amend budget and move forward with Office365 upgrade by June 1
• Consensus to explore adopting a livestock ordinance and contracting with an independent company
• Consensus to proceed with staggered four-year terms for Development Authority appointments
• Proposed transferring sewer project funds to expand North Carroll water project (pending further discussion)

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit request for a secondary dwelling at 688 Cross Plains Hulett Road, Carrollton. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, hearing procedures, and an update from the Board of Commissioners.

• Conditional use permit C-22-03-01 for secondary dwelling at 688 Cross Plains Hulett Road, parcel #175-0034
• Applicant: James R. LeBlanc, Commission District 4
• Public hearing and first reading of the request

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals is reviewing several requests for variances on agricultural properties. These include a driveway variance and multiple intrafamily transfer variances to split larger tracts into smaller ones.

• Driveway variance for 505 Lovvorn Road, Bowdon
• Intrafamily transfer variance for 86 Taylors Gin Road, Temple
• Intrafamily transfer variance for 190 Hardy Road, Whitesburg
• Intrafamily transfer variance for 423 Merrell Road, Carrollton
• Intrafamily transfer variance for 2200 Center Point Road

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with several items, including ARPA-funded grants for Pathways Center renovations and a mobile crisis unit, HVAC repairs at the courthouse, a film location agreement, and a magistrate building wall repair. They will also discuss a resolution on judicial salary supplements and authorize an RFP for a new administration building architect. In the business session, they will vote on selecting an architect for the Villa Rica fire station replacement.

• ARPA grant up to $225,000 to Pathways Center for renovations at 153 Independence Drive, Carrollton
• ARPA grant up to $75,000 to City of Carrollton for a mobile crisis unit vehicle
• HVAC repairs at Historic Court House and Court House, Carrier quote $68,608, total not to exceed $100,000
• Expenditure of $18,800 to repair Magistrate Court building wall
• Select Michael Rickman of Rickman A & D, LLC as architect for Villa Rica fire station at 746 Bankhead Highway, fee not to exceed $235,350

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda with seven items, including ARPA grants for Pathways Center and a mobile crisis unit, and other routine expenditures. They also selected an architect for the Villa Rica fire station. All votes were 6-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved $225,000 ARPA grant to Pathways Center for facility renovation (6-0)
• Approved $75,000 ARPA grant to City of Carrollton for mobile crisis unit vehicle (6-0)
• Approved up to $100,000 for air conditioning repairs at Historic Court House (6-0)
• Approved film location agreement for Moore's Bridge Park (6-0)
• Approved $18,800 for Magistrate Court wall repair (6-0)
• Approved resolution on Coweta Judicial Circuit salary supplement (6-0)
• Approved RFQ for architect for new County Administration Building (6-0)
• Approved Michael Rickman as architect for Villa Rica fire station, fee not to exceed $235,350 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review items for the March 1, 2022 meeting agenda. No formal votes were taken; the board reached consensus to place seven items on a consent agenda, including ARPA grant agreements for Pathways Center and the City of Carrollton, air conditioning repairs, a film location agreement, a wall repair, a salary supplement ordinance, and an RFQ for an architect. The board also discussed an RFQ for an architect for a new fire station in Villa Rica.

• Consensus to place Pathways Renovations ARPA Grant Agreement on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Mobile Crisis Unit ARPA Grant Agreement on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Historic Court House AC repair item on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Film Location Agreement for Moore's Bridge Park on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Magistrate Wall Project on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Coweta Judicial Circuit Salary Supplement Ordinance on consent agenda
• Consensus to place RFQ for Architect for Administration Building on consent agenda

Board of Elections & Registration

The Carroll County Board of Elections and Registration will consider approving the January 11, 2022 minutes, hear an update from Election Supervisor Greg Rigby on the new GARVIS voter registration system and redistricting, and vote on removing 135 voters due to vital records and 23 due to felony convictions. The meeting also sets future meeting dates and includes public comment.

• Approval of January 11, 2022 BOER minutes
• GARVIS voter registration system implementation starting March 14, 2022
• Redistricting completion by February 18
• Removal of 135 voters via vital records and 23 via felony records
• Qualifying period March 7-11

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

This is a procedural agenda for the Carroll County Board of Appeals (Community Development) meeting. The board will call the meeting to order, take roll, approve minutes, review hearing procedures, and hear requests, then adjourn. No specific items, cases, or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes
• Hearing procedures review
• Requests (unspecified)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and a zoning ordinance amendment. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a law enforcement training grant and a timber harvesting ordinance update. The meeting includes public comments and an executive session.

• Rezoning of 5 acres at 130 East Lake Buckhorn Rd, Temple, from Agricultural to Residential (Z-22-01-01)
• Rezoning of 2.72 acres at Stripling Chapel Rd/Central High Rd, Carrollton, from R3 to Commercial (Z-22-01-02)
• Public hearing on ordinance to define and regulate Horizontal Apartments in Multi-Family Residential district
• Approve Law Enforcement Training grant of $14,945 for Sheriff's Office equipment/supplies
• Approve restated Timber and Pulpwood Harvesting Ordinance for unincorporated areas

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners approved three rezoning requests and a zoning ordinance amendment, all by 6-0 votes. The board also approved a consent agenda with a law enforcement training grant and a timber ordinance. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 5 acres at 130 East Lake Buckhorn Rd from Agricultural to Residential (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2.72 acres at Stripling Chapel Rd/Central High Rd from R3 Residential to Commercial (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment to define and regulate Build-to-Rent and Horizontal Apartments (6-0)
• Approved $14,945 Law Enforcement Training grant for Sheriff's Office (6-0)
• Approved Timber and Pulpwood Harvesting Ordinance amendment (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on an early retiree health insurance coverage plan from the Human Resource Director and County Attorney, receive an audit presentation from Rushton and Company, review December 2021 financials, and discuss items for the upcoming February 1, 2022 meeting.

• Early Retiree Health Insurance Coverage Plan presentation
• Audit presentation by Rushton and Company
• December 2021 financial recap
• December 2021 SPLOST report
• Discussion of February 1, 2022 agenda items

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss an early retiree health insurance coverage plan, review the county's audit report, and consider agenda items for the upcoming meeting. No formal votes were taken; the items were only reviewed and discussed.

• Reviewed early retiree health insurance proposal for 10 participants at $120,000 annual cost
• Reviewed audit report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021
• Reviewed December 2021 financial recap with revenues of $45,913,040 and expenditures of $28,136,065
• Discussed placement of LET grant ($14,945) and timber/pulpwood ordinance on consent agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss financial matters. The primary item involves a resolution to set and publish qualification fees for the 2022 elections.

• Resolution to Set and Publish Qualification Fees for County Offices for the 2022 Elections

The Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting and unanimously approved a resolution to set and publish 2022 qualifying fees for County Commission Districts 2, 4, 6 and County Board of Education Districts 2, 5, 7. The vote was 6-0 with Chairman Morgan absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 qualifying fees resolution (6-0)

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Commission will review several rezoning requests for residential and commercial uses. They will also consider a resolution and ordinance to regulate horizontal apartments in multi-family districts.

• Rezone 130 East Lake Buckhorn Rd from Agricultural to Residential for an additional residence
• Rezone 2.72 acres at Stripling Chapel Road and Central High Road from R3 to Commercial for a landscaping company
• Ordinance to define and regulate Horizontal Apartments in Multi-Family Residential districts

Board of Elections & Registration

The Carroll County Board of Elections & Registration met on January 11, 2022, and approved the previous meeting minutes and the list maintenance of perfect matches, both by 5-0 votes. The board also approved its 2022 meeting schedule, including dates for regular meetings and the certification of the May primary election. Elections Supervisor Greg Rigby provided updates on the new voter registration system and redistricting timelines.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (5-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (5-0)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on five intrafamily transfer variance requests, each seeking to split a portion of an agricultural tract for family transfer. The board will also approve minutes and follow hearing procedures. All items are for discussion and decision at this meeting.

• V-22-01-01: Pamela McGuire, 6593 Smithfield Road, Bowdon – split 1.85 acres from 20.85-acre tract
• V-22-01-02: James T. Eady, 28 Whitton Road, Roopville – split ~2 acres from 31.2-acre tract
• V-22-01-03: Kathy and Warren Collinsworth, 981 Old Driver Road, Whitesburg – split two ~1-acre tracts from 32-acre tract
• V-22-01-04: Lucas Mancas, 710 Happy Hill Road, Carrollton – split ~1 acre from 19.66-acre tract
• V-22-01-05: Russell and Sharon Schultz, 681 Lovell Road, Temple – split ~1 acre from 5-acre tract

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will consider several financial items, including a $498,000 purchase of ten sheriff's vehicles, E911 system upgrades totaling over $157,000, and acceptance of two juvenile court grants. They will also hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a special event facility and a rezoning request. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and appointments.

• Sheriff's Office: purchase 10 fully equipped vehicles for $498,000 from SPLOST
• E911: Motorola call station upgrade $96,177.07 plus optional warranty $9,383.38
• E911: recording system upgrade from Eventide for $61,645
• Juvenile Court: accept grants $20,680 (Family Treatment Court) and $19,954 (Juvenile Wellness Court)
• Zoning: conditional use for special event facility at 185 Codner Road, Whitesburg; rezoning 2.39 acres at 1035 Harlan Lane Road, Villa Rica

The Board unanimously approved a conditional use for a wedding venue on 10 acres at 185 Codner Road, Whitesburg, and a rezoning of 2.39 acres at 1035 Harlan Lane Road, Villa Rica, from Agricultural to Residential. The consent agenda was approved 7-0, including grants, vehicle purchases, and E911 upgrades. Montrell McClendon was elected 2022 Vice-Chairman by a 5-1 vote after Clint Chance's nomination was denied 2-3.

• Approved conditional use for special event facility at 185 Codner Road, Whitesburg (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from Agricultural to Residential at 1035 Harlan Lane Road, Villa Rica (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda 7-0, including $498,000 for 10 sheriff's vehicles
• Approved $96,177.07 E911 hardware/software upgrade from Motorola
• Approved $61,645 E911 recording system upgrade from Eventide
• Approved $6,086.50 for elections staff travel and training
• Reappointed Kevin Hemphill to Three Rivers Regional Commission
• Elected Montrell McClendon as 2022 Vice-Chairman (5-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a funding option for unmanned fire stations #17 and #18, review the November 2021 financial recap, and prepare for the upcoming regular meeting agenda.

• Funding option presentation for unmanned Station #17 and #18
• Financial recap for November 2021
• Review of January 4, 2022 meeting agenda items

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting, including funding options for unmanned fire stations #17 and #18 after the county missed the SAFER grant for two consecutive years. No formal votes were taken; items were discussed for potential placement on the consent agenda. The financial recap reported revenues of $33,597,111 and expenditures of $23,757,311 as of November 30, 2021.

• Reviewed funding options for unmanned Stations #17 & #18 (no vote)
• Discussed Juvenile Court Grant requests totaling $40,634 (no vote)
• Discussed Sheriff's Office purchase of 10 vehicles for $498,000 from SPLOST (no vote)
• Discussed E911 hardware/software upgrade from Motorola for $96,177.07 (no vote)
• Discussed E911 recording system upgrade from Eventide for $61,645 (no vote)
• Discussed Elections & Registration travel expenditures of $6,086.50 (no vote)
• Discussed reappointment of Kevin Hemphill to Three Rivers Regional Commission (no vote)
• Discussed reappointment of Tim Padgett to WARRS Board (no vote)