Carroll County public meetings in 2023

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request from Agriculture to Commercial at 815 Roopville Veal Rd. The applicant, Jeffrey Smith, proposes an agricultural mercantile store on the property.

• Rezoning request for 815 Roopville Veal Rd (Parcel #067-0151) from Agriculture to Commercial

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a conditional use request for storage warehouses at 1040 N 27 Hwy. Other items include potential funding for an opioid awareness campaign and a contribution to the Bowdon Gymnastics Center.

• Conditional Use for storage warehouses and RV/boat storage at 1040 N 27 Hwy
• Up to $60,000 for an Opioid And Fentanyl Awareness Campaign
• Contribution to City of Bowdon for Gymnastics Center not to exceed $500,000
• Issuance of three RFPs for Court House improvements
• Quote of $33,250 from Muse Landscaping And Grading, Inc. for recreation field sod

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review the October 2023 financial recap, including SPLOST reports, and to discuss items for the upcoming December 5, 2023 meeting agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and planning session.

• October 2023 financial recap presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
• SPLOST 15 and SPLOST 21 reports for October 2023
• Discussion of items for the December 5, 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting

Board of Elections & Registration

The Carroll County Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to approve minutes, receive an election supervisor update on the December 5, 2023 runoff election, and approve a list maintenance action removing voters. The board will also set its December meeting schedule, pending certification on December 11, 2023.

• Approval of October 2, 2023 BOER minutes
• Election Supervisor update on December 5, 2023 runoff election results and logistics
• Early voting for runoff: November 27 – December 1, 2023, at Election Office only
• Approval of list maintenance for August 1-31, 2023: 104 vitals removals, 50 felon removals
• December 2023 board meeting date TBA (certification date 12/11/2023)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request to change 4 Maple Hill Road from Agricultural to Industrial for a metal architectural products company headquarters. The board will also consider consent agenda items including investing SPLOST bond proceeds, purchasing fire radios, and approving demolition readiness for the admin building, plus a Safe Streets for All action plan and a library board appointment.

• Rezoning Z-23-10-01: Agricultural to Industrial at 4 Maple Hill Road, Parcel #131-0197
• Investment of 2021 SPLOST bond proceeds with Raymond James
• Purchase of six mobile radios for $41,486.58 with SPLOST funds
• Demolition readiness for existing Administration Building not to exceed $90,000
• Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan contract consideration

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

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

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review financial recaps for September 2023 and SPLOST funds. The meeting includes a discussion on investment options for 21 SPLOST bond proceeds and a budget amendment notice.

• September 2023 financial recap
• SPLOST 13 and SPLOST 21 September 2023 financials
• Budget Amendment Notice of Publication
• Investment options for 21 SPLOST bond proceeds

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission is meeting to review a rezoning request. The body will discuss changing the land use designation for a specific parcel to allow for industrial development.

• Rezoning request Z-23-10-01: Agriculture to Industrial for 4 Maple Hill Rd (Parcel #131-0197)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will consider five variance requests for properties zoned as Agriculture. These requests primarily seek exceptions to the 4-acre minimum lot size requirement to allow for land splits.

• V-23-10-01: Lot size variance for 561 Brock Rd to split 1.036 acres from 44.7 acres
• V-23-10-02: Intrafamily lot size variance for 3090 Roopville Veal Rd to split 1.13 acres from 25.5 acres
• V-23-10-03: Road frontage variance for 160 Redland Bend Rd to split 4 acres using an existing easement
• V-23-10-04: Intrafamily lot size variance for 1997 Burwell Rd to split 4.82 acres into two 2.4-acre parcels
• V-23-10-05: Lot size variance for 2515 W Hwy 5 to split 1.5 acres for road frontage

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting an updated Comprehensive Plan for 2023 to 2043. The meeting includes a zoning request for a warehouse and a purchase of solid waste equipment.

• Rezoning request for 2821 N 27 Hwy from Commercial to Industrial for a distribution warehouse and truck parking
• Resolution to adopt the updated Comprehensive Plan (2023-2043)
• Purchase of a 2023 Sany Model 225 Excavator for $180,601.00
• Resolution urging the Governor and General Assembly to reform mental health services
• Postponed: Requests for proposals for new Court House 5th floor finishing, IT/AV, and security systems

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to review and discuss items for the upcoming October 3, 2023 meeting. No other specific actions or decisions were listed on the agenda.

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning request for a property on N 27 Hwy. The applicant seeks to change the zoning from Commercial to Industrial.

• Z-23-09-01: Rezoning request from Commercial to Industrial for a distribution warehouse and tractor trailer truck parking at 2821 N 27 Hwy (MonTonSon Development LLC)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will consider several variance requests for properties zoned as Agriculture. Most requests involve splitting parcels into sizes smaller than the required 4-acre minimum for residential use.

• V-23-08-04: Lot size variance for a mobile home at 1087 Clem Lowell Rd
• V-23-09-01: Setback variance for a home at 878 Grice Rd (170 feet instead of 210 feet)
• V-23-09-02: Lot size variance to create two 1-acre lots at 252 Moore St
• V-23-09-03: Lot size variance to split 11.87 acres into three tracts at 218 Cavender Creek Rd
• V-23-07-04: Lot size variance for Oak Grove Church Rd (Withdrawn)

The Board of Appeals approved a lot size variance for a mobile home and a setback variance for a home. Two other requests to split agricultural land into parcels smaller than the 4-acre minimum were denied.

• Approved intrafamily-lot size variance for 1087 Clem Lowell Rd (5-1)
• Approved setback variance for 878 Grice Rd (6-0)
• Denied intrafamily-lot size variance for 252 Moore St (5-1)
• Denied lot size variance for 218 Cavender Creek Rd (5-1)
• Approved August minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss land acquisitions, zoning requests, and public works contracts. Key items include a large conservation land purchase and road maintenance bids. The session also includes a public hearing regarding the abandonment of a portion of West Villa Road.

• Purchase of 429.15+/- acres for McIntosh Reserve expansion for $2,250,000
• Rezoning of 8.675 acres at 2868 Highway 166 West from Agriculture to Commercial
• Bids for re-striping 29.47 miles of roadways totaling $251,139.80
• Acceptance of State of Georgia ARPA Supplemental Grant up to $500,000 for the Court System
• Conditional Use request for a youth athletic field at 945 Beulah Church Rd

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of 429.15+/- acres for the McIntosh Reserve expansion using a $1.95M grant and $300,000 in match funding. The board also approved two zoning requests and a road re-striping contract. Additionally, the board accepted a $500,000 ARPA grant for the Judicial Branch.

• Approved $2.25M purchase of 429.15+/- acres for McIntosh Reserve expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 8.675 acres at 2868 Highway 166 West from Agriculture to Commercial (5-2)
• Approved conditional use for youth athletic field at 945 Beulah Church Road (6-1)
• Approved $251,139.80 contract with Tidwell Traffic Solutions for road re-striping (Unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of up to $500,000 ARPA Supplemental Grant for the Judicial Branch (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of animal shelter clinic equipment not to exceed $16,950 (Unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of 1.131 acres of West Villa Road (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Lisa Boggs Justice and Jeff Matthews to the 20-27 Corridor JDA (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a financial recap for July 2023 from the Director of Finance. The body will also discuss items for the September 5, 2023 meeting agenda.

• Financial recap for July 2023
• SPLOST 21 June 2023 report
• SPLOST 21 July 2023 report
• Discussion of September 5, 2023 agenda items

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review several proposals, including road markings and land acquisition. The Board reached a consensus to place most discussed items on a Consent Agenda for the September 5, 2023 meeting. No final votes were recorded during this session.

• Consensus to place Judicial Branch ARPA Supplemental Grant on Sept 5 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place Animal Shelter equipment purchase on Sept 5 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place AG Advisory Committee resolution on Sept 5 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place Sales Ratio Study Appeal on Sept 5 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place Public Works re-striping contract on Sept 5 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place McIntosh Expansion GOSP resolution on Sept 5 Consent Agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a resolution to levy 2023 property taxes for Carroll County and Carroll County Schools. The body will also discuss the adoption of 2023 homestead exemptions.

• Resolution to levy 2023 Carroll County property taxes
• Resolution to levy 2023 Carroll County Schools property taxes
• Adoption of 2023 Homestead Exemptions

The Board of Commissioners voted to implement a full rollback of millage rates for the unincorporated area and the cities of Carrollton and Bremen. The action included adopting a resolution for resident Homestead Exemptions and adjusting the Board of Education millage rate.

• Approved full rollback of millage rate to 6.6710 mills in unincorporated Carroll County (7-0)
• Approved full rollback of millage rate in City of Carrollton to 5.5650 mills (7-0)
• Approved full rollback of millage rate in City of Bremen to 5.3010 mills (7-0)
• Changed Carroll County Board of Education millage rate from 17.500 to 17.000 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution providing for Homestead Exemptions for residents (7-0)

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will consider two land-use requests. The body will review a rezoning application for a commercial venue and a conditional use request for an athletic field.

• Z-23-08-01: Rezoning 8.675 acres from Agriculture to Commercial for a special events venue at 2868 Highway 166 West
• C-23-08-01: Conditional Use request for a youth athletic field at 945 Beulah Church Rd

The commission recommended approval for two land-use requests: a rezoning for a special events venue and a conditional use permit for a youth athletic field. Both recommendations included specific stipulations regarding operating hours and site management.

• Approved July minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-23-08-01 to rezone 8.675 acres from Agriculture to Commercial for a special events venue at 2868 Hwy 166 West, with stipulation that events end by 11PM (5-0)
• Z-23-08-02 withdrawn
• Recommended approval of C-23-08-01 for a youth athletic field at 945 Beulah Ch Rd, with stipulations for a gate, 'NO PARKING' signs, and use limited to Saturdays and Sundays (5-0)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will consider four requests for lot size variances in agricultural zones. Each applicant is seeking to split parcels for family members, which would result in lots smaller than the 4-acre minimum requirement.

• V-23-08-01: 1-acre split from 5 acres at 760 Old Camp Church Rd
• V-23-08-02: 1-acre split from 3.43 acres at 550 Detweiler Road
• V-23-08-03: 1-acre split from 4.79 acres at 1541 Melear Rd
• V-23-08-04: 3.5-acre split from 5.5 acres at 1087 Clem Lowell Rd

The Board of Appeals recommended approval for three requests to split small parcels for family members in agricultural zones. One request for a lot size variance was tabled following two tied votes.

• Approved July minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of lot size variance for 760 Old Camp Church Rd (5-1)
• Recommended approval of lot size variance for 550 Detweiler Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of lot size variance for 1541 Melear Rd (6-0)
• Tabled lot size variance for 1087 Clem Lowell Rd after tied votes (3-3)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request for truck and RV storage at 1121 West Villa Road. The meeting also includes proposals to dissolve a 7-county development authority and create a new 3-county authority.

• Rezoning of 14.2 acres at 1121 West Villa Road from Manufactured Home Subdivision to Industrial
• Change order of $93,646 for Administration Building demolition readiness with Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC
• Resolution to dissolve the Greater West Georgia Joint Development Authority
• Resolution to create the 20-27 Corridor Joint Development Authority
• Resolution to participate in a National Prescription Opioid Litigation settlement with Publix

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for 14.2 acres to allow industrial use with specific restrictions on truck parking and entrance stonework. The Board also approved several items via a consent agenda, including the creation of a new three-county Joint Development Authority and a settlement regarding opioid litigation.

• Approved rezoning of 1121 W Villa Road from Manufactured Home Subdivision to Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved dissolution of the Greater West Georgia Joint Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved creation of The 20-27 Corridor Joint Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved exchange of personal property with Carroll County School System (unanimous)
• Approved participation in National Prescription Opioid Litigation settlement with Publix (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Rushton and Company, LLC for FY 2023 financial audit (unanimous)
• Approved $93,646 change order for Administration Building demolition readiness (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (unanimous)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration approved the June 8, 2023, meeting minutes and the list maintenance of perfect matches. The Elections Supervisor reported that the election office relocation to 997 Newnan Road is complete.

• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review solid waste equipment and discuss items for the August 1, 2023 meeting agenda.

• Review of solid waste equipment with Director Jacqueline Dost

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review several resolutions and change orders. The Board reached a consensus to place six of these items on the Consent Agenda for the August 1, 2023 meeting.

• Consensus to place dissolution of Greater West Georgia Joint Development Authority on Aug 1 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place creation of 20-27 Corridor Joint Development Authority on Aug 1 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place exchange of modular trailers at 997 Newnan Road for training equipment on Aug 1 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place participation in National Opioid Settlement with Publix on Aug 1 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place Rushton and Company, LLC financial audit engagement letter on Aug 1 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place $93,646 change order for Administration Building demolition readiness on Aug 1 Consent Agenda

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission is meeting to review a rezoning request for a property at 1121 West Villa Road. The applicant seeks to change the land use from Manufactured Home Subdivision to Industrial.

• Z-23-07-01: Request by MonTonSon Development LLC to rezone 14.2 acres at 1121 West Villa Road for truck parking, storage warehouses, and RV storage

The Commission recommended approval for a request to rezone 14.2 acres at 1121 W Villa Road from Manufactured Home Subdivision to Industrial. The site is intended for tractor-trailer parking, storage warehouses, and RV storage.

• Approved April minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-23-07-01 rezoning for MonTonSon Development LLC (4-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to accept the second tranche of American Rescue Plan Act funds and an expenditure plan. The board is also reviewing several equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and Code Enforcement, as well as construction agreements for county facilities.

• Acceptance of $11,653,519.50 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Purchase of 10 Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles for $364,150 using SPLOST funds
• Purchase of a Tek 84 Intercept Body Scanner for $140,000
• Authorization of a $400,000 Safe Streets For All (SS4A) grant with a $100,000 local match
• Budget and price amendment for Villa Rica Fire Station No. 9

The Board of Commissioners approved a total project budget of $7,494,964.00 for Villa Rica Fire Station #9. The board also passed a consent agenda including vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's Office and Codes Enforcement, as well as the acceptance of over $11.6M in ARPA funds.

• Approved $7,494,964.00 total project budget for Villa Rica Fire Station #9 (6-0)
• Approved $364,150 purchase of 10 Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 purchase of Tek 84 Intercept Body Scanner (unanimous)
• Approved $86,780 purchase of two Code Enforcement vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved agreements with Contour Engineering for New Administration Building and Fire Station #9 (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 Safe Streets for All grant with $100,000 local match (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to accept $11,653,519.50 in ARPA funds (unanimous)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals is meeting to consider several variance requests regarding lot sizes and setbacks for properties zoned as Agriculture. These requests involve splitting land for family members and adjusting building distances from property lines or rights-of-way.

• V-23-07-02: Setback variance for a home at 725 Davis Road
• V-23-07-03: Lot size variance to split 2.5 acres at 649 Lovvorn Farm Road
• V-23-07-04: Lot size variance to split 1 acre on Oak Grove Church Road
• V-23-07-05: Setback variance for chicken houses at 169 Craven Road
• WITHDRAWN-V-23-07-01: Lot size variance for 760 Old Camp Church Road

The Board of Appeals recommended approval for three variance requests regarding property setbacks and lot sizes. One request for an intrafamily-lot size variance was tabled until September 7. The June meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved June minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval for setback variance at 725 Davis Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval for intrafamily-lot size variance at 649 Lovvorn Farm Rd (5-0)
• Tabled intrafamily-lot size variance on Oak Grove Church Rd until September 7 (4-1)
• Recommended approval for setback variance at 169 Craven Rd (5-0)
• Request V-23-07-01 withdrawn

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to review financial recaps from May 2023. The body is also discussing items to be included on the July 11, 2023 meeting agenda.

• Review of May 2023 financial recaps
• Review of SPLOST 15 May 2023 reports
• Review of SPLOST 21 May 2023 reports
• Discussion of items for the July 11, 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review financial reports and discuss upcoming agenda items. The Board reached a consensus to place several vehicle purchases, engineering agreements, a grant, and an ARPA resolution on the July 11 consent agenda.

• Consensus to place Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle purchase ($364,150) on July 11 agenda
• Consensus to place Sheriff's Office body scanner purchase ($140,000) on July 11 agenda
• Consensus to place Code Enforcement vehicle purchase ($86,780) on July 11 agenda
• Consensus to place Contour Engineering agreement for Administrative Building on July 11 agenda
• Consensus to place Contour Engineering agreement for Fire Station #9 on July 11 agenda
• Consensus to place Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant ($400,000) on July 11 agenda
• Consensus to place ARPA Resolution for $11,653,519.50 on July 11 agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider Memorandums of Understanding with the cities of Carrollton and Villa Rica regarding Tax Allocation Districts. The board will also review a property and casualty insurance proposal for FY 2024 and a land annexation request.

• Memorandum of Understanding with City of Carrollton regarding Tax Allocation District
• Memorandum of Understanding with City of Villa Rica regarding Eastside Tax Allocation District
• Proposed annexation and rezoning to Mixed Use Planned Development for Culpepper Development Inc. at Highway 166 Bypass and 196 Folds Road
• FY 2024 Property & Casualty, Liability and Risk Management Insurance Proposal
• Executive session regarding real estate

The Board of Commissioners approved Tax Allocation District agreements with the City of Carrollton and the City of Villa Rica. The Board also approved the FY 2024 Liability and Risk Management Insurance Proposal.

• Approved TAD IGA and development agreement with City of Carrollton (7-0)
• Approved TAD IGA and development agreement with City of Villa Rica (6-1)
• Approved FY 2024 Property and Casualty Insurance Proposal (6-1)
• Annexation of Highway 166 Bypass/portion of 196 Folds Road not decided (motion to deny died lacking a second)

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Planning Commission will meet to review minutes and conduct a business session. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not list specific projects or requests for decision.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution and ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget beginning July 1, 2023. The meeting also includes a discussion on the FY 2023 budget amendment.

• FY 2024 Budget Resolution for appropriations and expenditures
• FY 2023 Budget Amendment
• Executive session regarding real estate

The Board approved the FY 2024 Budget Resolution and Ordinance with specific conditions regarding salary increases. The Commission also unanimously approved an amendment to the FY 2023 budget to allocate additional funds for employee retention, the USDA building, and county debt.

• Approved FY 2024 Budget Resolution and Ordinance (4-3)
• Reduced proposed Deputy Fire Chief salary increase from $15,000 to $7,500
• Approved FY 2023 Budget Amendment adding $500,000 for employee retention (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Budget Amendment adding $100,000 for USDA building (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Budget Amendment adding $500,000 to pay down County debt (unanimous)
• Voted 7-0 to enter Executive Session to discuss real estate

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration elected Catherine Huckeba as Vice Chairman and approved the list maintenance of perfect matches. The board also approved the minutes from the April 27, 2023 meeting.

• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (5-0)
• Elected Catherine Huckeba as Vice Chairman (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on the FY 2024 budget resolution and consider an updated Comprehensive Plan for 2023 to 2028. The meeting also includes public comments, appointments, and renewing transit contracts.

• Consideration of FY 2024 Budget Resolution
• Public Hearing on Carroll County Comprehensive Plan Update
• Renewal of Section 5307/5311 Public Transportation Service Agreement for $70,000 annually
• Purchase of a replacement vehicle for Public Works not to exceed $51,000 using SPLOST funds

The Board of Commissioners approved the updated Comprehensive Plan for 2023-2028 and a resolution to transmit it for review. The board also approved several appointments and a judicial circuit resolution, while postponing the FY 2024 budget and FY 2023 budget amendment.

• Approved updated Comprehensive Plan for 2023-2028 (6-0)
• Approved Coweta Judicial Circuit Resolution for circuit split (6-0)
• Terminated Inmate Work Detail Agreement with City of Carrollton (5-1)
• Approved $51,000 SPLOST-funded public works vehicle purchase (6-0)
• Approved $70,000 Three Rivers Regional Transit System contract renewal (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Angela Bevil to Board of Elections and Registration (6-0)
• Approved three appointments to Development Authority of Carroll County (6-0)
• Postponed FY 2024 Budget Resolution and FY 2023 Budget Amendment (5-1)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will review three requests for intrafamily lot size variances in agricultural zones. These requests involve splitting existing parcels to create smaller lots for family members.

• V-23-06-01: James H. Parmer request to split 4 acres from 5.87 acres at 2001 W Hwy 5
• V-23-06-02: Randy Sprayberry request to create a 4 acre irregular lot near 420 Paynes Lake Road
• V-23-06-03: Sheri and Sasha Hutcheson request to split 3 acres from 7.92 acres at 2389 Pleasant Grove Church Road

The Board of Appeals reviewed and recommended approval for three requests to vary minimum lot size requirements for family transfers. All three requests were recommended for approval, with two receiving unanimous support.

• Recommended approval of lot size variance for 2001 W Hwy 5 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of lot size variance for property next to 420 Paynes Lake Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of lot size variance for 2389 Pleasant Grove Church Road (6-1)
• Approved May minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear a presentation regarding the Carrollton City Tax Allocation District Proposal. The session also includes a financial recap for April 2023 and a review of items for the upcoming June 6 meeting.

• Carrollton City Tax Allocation District Proposal Presentation by David Brooks
• April 2023 Financial Recap

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review financial reports and prepare the agenda for the June 6, 2023 meeting. No final votes were taken, but the Board reached a consensus to place several resolutions and appointments on a consent agenda for the next meeting.

• Consensus to place Coweta Judicial Circuit Resolution on June 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place Opioid and Fentanyl Awareness Campaign agreement on June 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place Transit Contract Renewal FY 23-24 on June 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place Region 4 EMS Council appointments on June 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place Board of Family and Children Services appointment on June 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place Region Six DBHDD Planning Board appointment on June 6 consent agenda
• Consensus to place Public Works vehicle purchase up to $51,000 on June 6 consent agenda

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The provided document contains only procedural headings and does not list any specific requests, business sessions, or ordinances for discussion.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The discussion will include capital projects and contracts.

• Discussion of FY 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
• Review of capital projects and contracts

The Board of Commissioners reviewed proposed budget appropriation changes for the General Fund, including IT cybersecurity software, the Solid Waste GFL Contract, and personnel costs. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Discussed proposed 9% budget increase for FY 2023-2024
• Tabled votes on year-end purchases and employee retention bonuses until June 7, 2023

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will review requests for lot size variances in agricultural zones. These applications involve splitting or creating smaller lots for family members.

• V-23-05-01: Intrafamily lot size variance at 1180 Pleasant Ridge Road to split 2.18 acres from a 5.07-acre lot
• V-23-05-02: Intrafamily lot size variance at 2024 Four Notch Road to create a 4-acre lot with no road frontage

The Board of Appeals unanimously approved two intrafamily lot size variance requests, each allowing a smaller lot than the 4-acre minimum in an Agriculture zone. One variance permits splitting off 2.18 acres at 1180 Pleasant Ridge Road for a granddaughter; the other creates a 4-acre lot with no road frontage at 2024 Four Notch Road for a daughter. Both were recommended 4-0.

• Approved intrafamily lot size variance for 2.18-acre split at 1180 Pleasant Ridge Road (4-0)
• Approved intrafamily lot size variance for 4-acre lot with no road frontage at 2024 Four Notch Road (4-0)
• Approved February meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several rezoning requests, including storage facilities on S 27 HWY and a used car business in Villa Rica. The agenda also includes the acceptance of a federal grant for the Family Treatment Court program and a contract for appraisal services.

• Acceptance of $199,937.00 CAPTA Grant for Family Treatment Court program
• Conditional Use Permit for self storage and RV/Boat storage at S 27 HWY/Lowell Road
• Rezoning request for used car sales business at 918 W 78 Hwy, Villa Rica
• Rezoning request to change 5 acres at 3015 E Hwy 166 from Commercial to Agriculture
• Contract with GMASS, Inc. for commercial and industrial property appraisal services

The Board of Commissioners denied a conditional use permit for self-storage and RV/boat storage. They approved two rezoning requests for a used car business and livestock use. The Board also accepted a $199,937 grant for the Family Treatment Court program.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit for self-storage and RV/Boat storage at S 27 HWY/Lowell Road (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of .64 acres to Commercial for used car sales at 918 W 78 Hwy, Villa Rica, with no mechanical work allowed (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of 5 acres to Agriculture for livestock at 3015 E Hwy 166 (Unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $199,937 Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with GMASS, Inc. for Commercial and Industrial appraisal services (Unanimous)
• Appointed/reappointed Jerry Doyal, Jeffrey Vance, and Jamie Beam to Planning & Zoning Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed/reappointed Jim Stevenson, Clifford Tribble, and Bill Hodge to Community Development Board of Appeals (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the financial recap for March 2023, including SPLOST 21 data. The session also includes a discussion of proposed items for the May 2, 2023, meeting.

• March 23 financial recap presentation
• Review of SPLOST 21 March 23 documents

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review items for the May 2, 2023 meeting. The Board reached a consensus to place a CAPTA grant, an appraisal services contract, and Planning & Zoning Board appointments on the upcoming consent agenda.

• Consensus to place $199,937.00 CAPTA Grant on May 2 consent agenda
• Consensus to place GMASS, Inc. appraisal services contract on May 2 consent agenda
• Consensus to place appointments of Jerry Doyal, Jeffrey Vance, and Jamie Beam to Planning and Zoning Commission on May 2 consent agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session regarding the proposed budget for fiscal years 2023 through 2024. The discussion includes capital projects and contracts.

• FY 2023-2024 Proposed Budget discussion
• Capital projects and contracts discussion

The Board of Commissioners reviewed proposed budget appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The session focused on proposed salary increases and staffing changes. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Discussed proposed $2/hour increase for full-time employees
• Discussed proposed $1.25/hour increase for permanent part-time employees
• Discussed proposed 9% total budget increase for FY 2023-2024
• Discussed proposed staffing changes including a Part Time Court Coordinator and State Court Full-time Victim Advocate

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Commission will consider several land-use requests, including a conditional use for storage facilities and two rezoning applications. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding the 2023-2043 Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Conditional Use for self-storage and RV/boat storage at S 27 Hwy/Lowell Road
• Rezoning .64 acres from Office and Institutional to Commercial at 918 W 78 Hwy
• Rezoning 5 acres from Commercial to Agriculture at 3015 E 166 Hwy
• Public Hearing for the 2023-2043 Comprehensive Plan Update

The Commission recommended approval for a self-storage facility, a commercial rezone for a used car business, and an agricultural rezone for livestock. The used car business approval includes a stipulation regarding the absence of a garage.

• Recommended approval for self-storage warehouses and RV/boat storage at S 27 Hwy/Lowell Road (3-1)
• Recommended approval to rezone 918 W 78 Hwy from O&I to C with a stipulation that no garage be built while neighbor Melba Thomas resides there (6-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone 3015 E 166 Hwy from C to A (6-0)
• Approved February minutes (6-0)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will review applications for lot size and setback variances in agricultural zones. These requests involve splitting parcels for family use and placing a manufactured home near a county road.

• Lot size variance for 69 Gray Road to split 2 acres from 5.5 acres
• Lot size variance for 176 Canyon Road to split 1 acre and a barn from 10 acres
• Setback variance for 285 Old Pate Road regarding a manufactured home placement

The Board of Appeals unanimously recommended approval for three variance requests related to lot sizes and setbacks. These recommendations include two intrafamily lot splits and one setback adjustment for a manufactured home.

• Approved February minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of lot size variance for 69 Gray Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of lot size variance for 176 Canyon Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of setback variance for 285 Old Pate Road (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several financial and operational items, including a state ARPA supplemental grant for the court system. The agenda also includes requests for vehicle equipment for the Sheriff's Office and various facility repairs.

• Acceptance of State of Georgia ARPA Supplemental Grant up to $500,000.00 for the Carroll County Court System
• Sheriff’s Office request to purchase patrol unit equipment for $272,301.00
• E911 vehicle purchase request not to exceed $60,000.00
• Transfer of 0.37-acre property at 203 Central High Road to Carroll County Board of Education
• Repair of Sandhill Fire Station concrete bay floor not to exceed $10,000.00

The Board of Commissioners approved the transfer of a 0.37-acre tract at 203 Central High Road to the Board of Education. The board also authorized several public safety purchases and accepted a state ARPA grant for the judicial branch.

• Approved transfer of 0.37-acre tract at 203 Central High Road to Board of Education (7-0)
• Approved acceptance of State of Georgia ARPA Supplemental Grant for Judicial Branch up to $500,000 (7-0)
• Approved $272,301 for Sheriff's Office in-car cameras, light bars, cages, decals and striping (7-0)
• Approved E911 vehicle purchase not to exceed $60,000 (7-0)
• Approved $16,608 for E911 commercial HVAC unit replacement (7-0)
• Approved $3,942.40 for Roopville Fire Station #4 HVAC repairs (7-0)
• Approved up to $10,000 for Sandhill Fire Station 3 bay floor concrete repairs (7-0)
• Approved resolution revising Carroll County Board of Health fee structure (7-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration approved the meeting minutes from February 23, 2023, and the list maintenance of perfect matches. The Elections Supervisor provided updates on poll pad upgrade costs and redistricting efforts for Villa Rica and Mt Zion.

• Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct interviews and select a Construction Manager at Risk for the new County Administration Building. The project is located at 423 College Street in Carrollton.

• Selection of Construction Manager at Risk for 423 College Street
• Authorization for Chairman to negotiate and execute construction agreements

The Board of Commissioners selected Balfour Beatty to serve as the Construction Manager at Risk for the new County Administration Building located at 423 College Street in Carrollton. The Chairman was authorized to negotiate and execute the agreement and fee proposal.

• Approved Balfour Beatty as Construction Manager at Risk for new County Administration Building (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning session to consider a conditional use permit for a storage lot at 1000 Stripling Chapel Road and a rezoning of 4.5 acres on Rocky Branch Road for a haunted attraction venue. The consent agenda includes a $150,000 agreement for the Chattahoochee Camp and Paddle Trail, a resolution to join national opioid settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS, and $27,105 in repairs to Fire Station 7. The business session will select a construction manager for a new County Administration Building at 423 College Street.

• Conditional use for a storage lot at 1000 Stripling Chapel Road (C-23-01-01)
• Rezoning 4.5 acres on Rocky Branch Road from Residential to Commercial for a haunted attraction (Z-23-01-01)
• Memorandum of Agreement with Trust for Public Land for $150,000 toward Chattahoochee Camp and Paddle Trail amenities at McIntosh Reserve
• Resolution to participate in national opioid settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS
• Expenditure of $27,105 for repairs to Fire Station 7 with Barrett & Associates, LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for a storage lot and denied a rezoning request for a haunted attraction. The board also approved a consent agenda including opioid litigation settlements and fire station repairs.

• Approved conditional use for storage lot at 1000 Stripling Chapel Road with 9 stipulations (Unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 4.5 acres from Residential to Commercial for haunted attraction on Rocky Branch Road (Unanimous)
• Approved MOA and Right of Way for Chattahoochee Camp and Paddle Trail with $150,000 TPL contribution (7-0)
• Approved resolution to participate in National Prescription Opioid Litigation settlements (7-0)
• Approved $27,105.00 for repairs to Fire Station 7 via Barrett & Associates, LLC (7-0)
• Voted to interview three finalists (Balfour, Sheridan, and RA-LIN) for County Administration Building Construction Manager (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review the January 2023 financial report, including SPLOST 13 and SPLOST 21 fund statuses, and to discuss items for the March 7, 2023 regular meeting agenda.

• Financial recap for January 2023 presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
• Review of SPLOST 13 and SPLOST 21 fund balances
• Discussion of items for the March 7, 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review items for the March 7, 2023 meeting. The Board reached a consensus to place a trail agreement, opioid litigation participation, and fire station repairs on the upcoming consent agenda. No final votes were taken during this session.

• Consensus reached to place MOA for Chattahoochee Camp and Paddle Trail on March 7 consent agenda
• Consensus reached to place National Prescription Opioid Litigation resolution on March 7 consent agenda
• Consensus reached to place $27,105.00 Fire Station 7 repairs expenditure on March 7 consent agenda

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests from the minimum 4-acre lot size in agricultural zones. One request seeks to split 1.49 acres from a 95-acre parcel for a family member's home; the other seeks to split 1 acre with an existing house from a 20-acre parcel. The board will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes.

• V-23-01-11: Intrafamily Variance to split 1.49 acres from 95 acres at 257 Ithica Gin Road for son's house (Benny Rivers, applicant)
• V-23-01-20: Area Variance to split 1 acre with house from 20 acres at 285 Gray Road (James Blevins, applicant)
• Both properties are zoned Agriculture, where minimum lot size is 4 acres

The Board of Appeals recommended approval for two requests to split small parcels of land from larger agricultural tracts. Both requests involved parcels smaller than the required 4 acres.

• Recommended approval for intrafamily variance at 257 Ithica Gin Road to split 1.49 acres (3-1)
• Recommended approval for area variance at 285 Gray Road to split 1 acre (4-0)
• Approved January minutes (4-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration approved the purchase of Poll Pads upgrades costing between $20,000 and $30,000. The board also approved the January 26, 2023, meeting minutes and list maintenance of perfect matches.

• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to Poll Pads upgrades costing 20 to 30 thousand
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (5-0)

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two requests: a conditional use permit for a storage lot at 1000 Stripling Chapel Road, and a rezoning of about 4.5 acres on Rocky Branch Road from Residential to Commercial for a haunted attraction venue. The meeting also includes an update from the Board of Commissioners and a first reading of an item.

• Conditional use for storage lot at 1000 Stripling Chapel Road (parcel 111-0075)
• Rezoning of 4.5 acres on Rocky Branch Road from Residential to Commercial for a haunted attraction venue (parcel 148-0321)
• Public hearing on both requests

The Commission recommended approval for two land-use requests: a conditional use permit for a storage parking lot and a rezoning request for a haunted attraction venue. Both items move forward based on these recommendations.

• Approved December minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval for conditional use of storage parking lot at 1000 Stripling Chapel Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval for rezoning 4.5 acres from Residential to Commercial for a haunted attraction on Rocky Branch Road (5-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider purchasing a multipurpose excavator for Public Works for $201,318 from Central Atlanta Tractor. A resolution to join national opioid settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS has been postponed. The board will also appoint a member to the Carroll County Health Board for a term expiring December 31, 2028.

• Purchase of a multipurpose excavator for Public Works, $201,318 from Central Atlanta Tractor
• National Prescription Opioid Litigation resolution postponed
• Appointment to Carroll County Health Board (term through Dec 31, 2028)
• Financial recap for December 2022 (SPLOST 21 report)
• Executive session on real estate

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a multipurpose excavator from Central Atlanta Tractor. They also appointed Tiffany Ramsey to the Carroll County Health Board. A discussion on National Prescription Opioid Litigation was postponed.

• Approved $201,318.00 bid from Central Atlanta Tractor for Public Works multipurpose excavator (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Tiffany Ramsey to the Carroll County Health Board for term expiring December 31, 2028 (7-0)
• Postponed National Prescription Opioid Litigation
• Approved February 7, 2023 Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 Commission and Executive Session minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding a two-day planning retreat on January 31 and February 1, 2023, at Callaway Gardens. The agenda includes discussions on service delivery strategy, animal services, insurance, district commissioner topics, a claims update, and an audit presentation.

• Service Delivery Strategy discussion
• Animal Services discussion
• Insurance discussion
• Claims Update
• Presentation of Audit

The Board of Commissioners held a planning retreat to discuss judicial staffing, animal services, and infrastructure. The board reached a consensus to pave fewer miles of road to allow for widening, aiming to increase safety and drivability for wider vehicles.

• Consensus reached to pave fewer miles to widen roads for wider vehicles

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration approved the December 12, 2022 meeting minutes and the list maintenance of perfect matches. Jeffrey Vance was elected as Vice Chairman. The Board also discussed the Dominion warranty for voting machines and the state's transition to the GARVIS voter registration system.

• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches (5-0)
• Elected Jeffrey Vance as Vice Chairman (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will consider several spending items, including a $276,234 fire pumper refurbishment and selection of a construction manager for a new Villa Rica fire station. They will also vote on a conditional use permit for a secondary dwelling at 851 Shirey Dairy Road, a lease for a mental health crisis response team, and multiple recreation and solid waste contracts.

• Conditional use permit for a secondary detached dwelling at 851 Shirey Dairy Road, Carrollton
• Fire Department pumper refurbishment from Williams Fire Apparatus for $276,234 using insurance proceeds
• Lease with Carroll County Mental Health Advocates Inc. for space at Fire Station 16, 680 Tumlin Lake Road, Villa Rica
• Selection of Caliber 1 Construction, Inc. as Construction Manager at Risk for new fire station at 746 Bankhead Highway, Villa Rica
• Acceptance of $46,695 state recycling grant with $11,500 county match

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a fire engine refurbishment and playground equipment. The board also selected a construction manager for a new fire station in Villa Rica and approved a conditional use permit for a dwelling.

• Approved $276,234.00 to Williams Fire Apparatus to refurbish a pumper engine (7-0)
• Approved selection of Caliber 1 Construction, Inc. as Construction Manager at Risk for Villa Rica Fire Station (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for secondary detached dwelling at 851 Shirey Dairy Road (7-0)
• Approved $69,340.10 bid from KorKat for two playground equipment sets using SPLOST funds (7-0)
• Approved $31,063.89 purchase of ABI Force infield equipment using SPLOST funds (7-0)
• Approved $14,283 fencing bid from B.W. West Georgia Fence Company for Temple Convenience Center (7-0)
• Approved acceptance of $46,695 DNR grant for recycling and waste reduction (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Clint Chance as 2023 Vice-Chairman (6-0)